If I am single, live alone, have no relatives, how would the state know if my Executrix accurately accounted for all my assets?

As usual, Mr. Fromm is correct. If you are questioning your choice of executor you may need to rethink it. One way to preemtively avoid an issue...

Trust question

I would agree - usually one of the "selling points" of many trusts is their multistate nature and ability to avoid probate and not have to open...

Is there a way to reject or release obligation to an inheritance?

I am not licensed in SC and do not know specifically what needs to be filed there. However, most jurisdictions allow for what is called a...

Buying a house paying cash, are there any legal or tax issues with placing my daughter's name on the deed with mine?

Mr. Liveley's answer is thorough and 100% correct. Many people need an estate plan review anyway, so take the time to get your estate planning in...

We received the final distribution notice from the executor (who is a non-lineal beneficiary) and I believe there are some error

I am an attorney licensed to practice in PA. These are some very specific and important questions. I would advise that you hire an attorney to...

Legality of opting out of a will

I'm not exactly sure of the question here? I believe you are asking what happens in the sibling does not want their share at all, and would they be...

My father died & we have not located a will. He has 11 acres & there are 4 adult children. 1 wants to sell. Next step is?

Mr. Thomas is spot on with his advice.

Stop the sale of home left equally to me and my sister, shes the executor selling for cash and dont need my signiture.

Run, don't walk to an attorney who specializes in estate matters and see if you can have her removed and force her to account for everything.

If Mr. Thomas wasn't clear enough you need to go hire an attorney immediately. Uncontested estates can be hard enough, let alone one with an...

Do I need probate

Mr. Fromm is correct if everything was in fact held jointly (i.e., if the husband literally had no assets in his name alone). I would also advise...