Dad died I have a stepmom who says they did their wills online and he left her everything, what do I need to do.

You need to speak to a probate attorney in the state where your father passed away. In PA you can block probate of a will until it has been...

What powers do I have automatically after my aunt dies when I had POA and am executor of her will?

The POA ends at death other than possibly for such things as approving an autopsy. If you had a joint bank account with her, you may continue to...

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Opening up a small estate in Pennsylvania to get medical records

A lot depends on the medical records in question. Generally my experience has been that the doctors will not release records to anyone who is not...

My fiancé is buying his fathers house from the other children. He has lived here his whole life. And the house is paied off.

You question leaves out a variety of facts. Such as is his father deceased? Whose name is on the Deed? And other issues. I suggest that he...

You should be speaking to the DA regarding charges to press. Next also speak to a civil attorney regarding a possible lawsuit in civil court for...

An executors of will has received a %21.5 fee of final estate ending value. Is this an allowed % of a $50219.00 estate in Pa,

You are right. 21.5% is a high percentage. In PA there is no set percentage. Attorney's fees and executor's commissions are permitted if they...

I have a special needs trust in my name and two trustees that don't do what they say they do?

You need to consult with an attorney to review the correct procedure to take. It may require a formal petition to court to compel an action, which...

How do I close a checking account (currently blocked by request of social security ) of a recently deceased person?

You need to talk to your FL attorney and possibly a TX attorney to determine what needs to happen. It may be that the bank in TX will require you...

You need to have an attorney review the rules to determine what the correct procedure should have been in this regards.

Can the next of kins get into trouble if they don't sign papers to have someone buried?

If the children will not sign the funeral home may insist on a court order to direct the burial. Note that any payment for the funeral could be...