How long does it take the courts to approve a final accounting in estate

Calling the court clerk should tell you if it's approved, and if not, may also help get a speedier result, if you haven't yet inquired and if you...

You can change an existing will with either a new will or with a codicil to an existing will. You may want to consider not fully disinheriting...

Pennsylvania time limit from death to letters of testamentary?

While there may not be a time limit, the advice of the lawyer on waiting seems suspect. You should try to get some answers on why he thinks...

Want to sue my sisters.

Most likely not. The facts you set out lead me to believe that title to these items went from your mother, to her boyfriend, and then to his wife,...

I need to know what kind of lawyer I need.

Your file should be accessible, and it is not acceptable to be told that the courts cannot find your file. It will likely be difficult and time...

You state that you are the sole heir, so I assume that means that no wife or other children survived him. Since he died intestate, if he left any...

Family law will

If you are a Maryland resident, you would be well advised to seek an attorney admitted to practice in Maryland to assist you with a will and other...

What happens if I do not trust a lawyer. My cousin passed away unexpectedly 4 months ago

I would think you should contact the person names as personal representative in the will, if that person is not the attorney who is not responsive...

I need a lawyer for an aspects case

You have every reason to be suspicious about the advice you were given by this lawyer. You would be well advised to collect all of your...

No, Maryland law does not require a will to be notarized to be valid. Two witnesses who verify and sign are sufficient.