How to probate a foreign Russian will here in MA ? does he have to be domiciled in MA ?

You are correct that your father's domicile will be the primary factor in resolving this probate. It is unlikely that you will be able to settle...

Does a Trustee hold authority through POA to remove a beneficiary from asset bearing accounts?

My first question is, are you sure the account has been transferred? The trustees inventory may have not shown the TOD account because upon the...

Can an executor ask someone to assist him?

An executor can hire or otherwise utilize others to assist in administrative duties. If he does not feel competent to handle those with...

Probate is only required for an estate with probate assets. If your wife survives you and every thing you own is titled jointly with rights of...

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My Dad died in September. He was single, no will, and made my sister and I beneficiaries on everything.

My condolences on your loss of your father. It appears that the insurance pay-out and the car are assets of your father's estate, and are subject...

Is probate absolutely required for a will in Massachusetts ? The dad died 1 year ago and the executrix handled all in the will.

The will should be filed in any event. No further probate will be required if there were no probate assets.

My father died in 2002, 37 days later my mother died. She was the beneficiary of a 5000.00 life insurance policy. 12th ago

From your facts presented, it is unlikely that any taxes will be due. In connection with making distributions and closing this small estate...

So if I have a legal Will what my relatives have to do with it.

You will get more specific and more helpful responses if you resubmit your question to more accurately convey your issues or concerns.

Personal Representative according to a South Carolina judicial website is a convicted felon.

This appears to be a serious matter that you will not be able to handle without the assistance of a probate lawyer who practices in the state where...

You did not mention your relationship to this widower or if you have reviewed his current will. Most likely his current will names contingent...