Estate from mom's death is over $100K but less than $150K. If we wait til January, can we avoid probate due to change in law?

I am not familiar with the statute, but they new small estate limit may be based on date of death, not date you decide to probate it. Check that...

Is it legal to gift a family member from my dad's checking account without a "look back" by Medicare?

I am very sorry to hear of your situation. The only legal way you could "gift" assets to a family member would be if you are your father's agent...

Mr. Fromm is correct in his assessment. You do need to get with an attorney because although the biological parent still has the best shot at...

The answer probably is yes. If the person is on SSDI they qualify because they have sufficient work history (paying taxes) and have a qualifying...

I wholeheartedly agree with the prior attorneys but there is a possible (slim) flip side: Your grandmother may have made him beneficiary of all her...

Do I have to pay the estate back of a heir of the estate dies and I borrow money to cremate her?

If the heir who died survived the original decedent and was to be receiving anything under the will, this would be an advancement against their...

Is it possible to get a copy of a will from the county where it was written?

Typically a will (the original will) is not filed in any court until the person dies. Most clients are advised to either keep their original will...

What is the Statute of Limitions on challenging a will and power of attorney in North Carolina?

Well, I doubt it will be possible to challenge the POA as the POA terminated at his death. It is possible that they might question transactions...

I agree with most of what the other attorneys have said. However I would raise one additional issue: Are you certain you are entitled to...

How long do it usually take to be granted Personal Representative of my deceased husbands estate?

Mr. Fromm is correct, you need to hire an attorney to assist you. Everything you say sounds legitimate and possible and you probably will end up...