My father has passed and i am trying to tie up his affairs, my brother wants nothing to do with any of it.

The next steps depend on how assets were titled. If he had property in his name alone without a beneficiary designated then you will need to open...

Do I pay on old debts when small estate from 3 years ago has been changed to regular estate. There is much to explain!

In Maryland, creditors have six months from date of death to file claims against the Estate, whether or not an estate is opened during that time. ...

How are proceeds paid to 2nd, 3rd, 4th beneficairies under the Uniform Simultaneous Death Law if the percentages are unequal?

What would happen really depends on the language in the Will. If you are unsure of what would happen you really should meet with an estate...

I am concerned that you do not consider the Personal Representative trustworthy. Is there any other option? A nominal bond is generally $100 but...

Estate planning dilemma

A pre-nuptial agreement or post-nuptial agreement can also help if you are considering marriage or are married but want to leave your children most...

If your brother is trying to have you waive bond, then he has not been appointed as Personal Representative yet. He will also need you to waive...

If the property that passed outside of probate passed to a taxable beneficiary a document called an Information Report would have been required to...

Can my sister be allowed to be in the estate???

It sounds like your sister is a named beneficiary in the Will. If so, it does not matter if she was adopted by another family or not. If there is...

Do I need a probate in Fl ???

Yes, if the house in Florida is in her name alone you need to have an ancillary proceeding in Florida to transfer the house to your name.

You will need to contact a lawyer in the State where your mother resides. The answer to your question depends on the terms of your father's Will,...