Is my step mother entitled to spend all of my father's money without asking me? He is 82 years old.

I am sorry you are going through this situation. I will say that any account that she owns jointly with your father she had every right to access...

I am sorry for the loss of your father. It depends on how his assets were titled or if beneficiaries were named on those assets. If he named a...

What options does one have when relative claims 'sole survivor heir' status while the will was still in probate?

Yes the title company should do due diligence when a home is sold. If this relative owned the house with rights of survivorship, then he would own...

I am married, have two children, live in VA, and need to have a will made. Do I need a family lawyer or estate planning lawyer?

It is wonderful that you are thinking about your estate plan as many people put it off and do not want to think about it. You definitely would...

I've received funds from an attorney who is handling and asbestos claim for a deceased sibling. I was certified to handle

Were you ever qualified as his personal representative by the probate office? Did he pass away in Virginia? If probate was never opened then you...

If the grandfather passed away in Virginia, the executor of his will is required to give notice of the will bring probated to all beneficiaries...

House & several acres of land willed to me.

I am sorry you are going through this situation. I would agree with Ms. Fraser that you need to consult with an attorney licensed in North...

How to determine if the deceased was still married? How can permission to be cremated be obtained?

I would completely agree with Ms. Fraser's answer. His daughters are certainly considered next of kin and can sign the documentation for the...

I need to fight my deceased husband's company that I was half owner of when he died but his nephew took over and threw me a bone

I am sorry you are going through this situation. I am unclear from your question as to whether your husband died in Virginia or in Florida. In...

My grandfather died a couple of years ago, he did have a very detailed will. He left my mother( who passed away last month) 30%

I am sorry you are going through this situation. I would agree that no firm answer can be given without an attorney reviewing your grandfather's...