What percentage of the value of an estate so lawyers take?

If the attorney is not the PR, he can bill by the hour or may take commissions (or a percentage thereof). Commissions are calculated on the gross...

What is the process for terminating guardianship of a minor that wants to be with her dad?

Her father should consent to the termination in writing and state he is willing to accept the custody of his daughter again. He should also be...

What if your mother won’t sign to get her name off? I want her off the deed ?

You will need to hire an experienced residential real estate attorney.

Changes to beneficiary designations need to occur before the owner died and normally require signed paperwork to effect such a change. An...

No you are not responsible to pay your wife's hospital bills. That debt is now "owned" by her estate. Exceptions occur when you agree to become...

A husband & wife owned a home in MD. Both died Home is sold. Who would get the proceeds check at the time of settlement?

The check acc houkd be made payable to the estate of the second spouse to die

The will should be probated in the state where your father lived. If the executors named in his will refuse to act, ask the probate court to...

How do I add my wife's name to my house

You need to retain Counsel (as only an attorney can prepare or supervise the preparation of a deed), and have a new deed prepared adding her name...

Does the account name you as a co-owner or pay on death beneficiary? If so they must release the funds to you. If not, and there is no other...

What kind of power of attorney would I need for my 82 yr old father to make all his decisions for his life and to sign all docs?

You need a financial POA and a separate medical one called an Advance Directive for Health Care.