If he had a will, and it was offered for probate, it would be on record at the local courthouse. As a child, you would only inherit in one of two...

My friend has been having trouble getting her mother's death certificate. she cremated her mother after she died at the hospital

Most times the funeral home will ask the family how many copies of the death certificate they need; unless the funeral home still has one, then yes...

Mom passed early April. Sister showed a will that left her everything. How do I find a will written after that date? She's exec

The sad answer is that you might never find it. I would consult a local expert on probate law to determine what your state's law is on...

Can I, as Guardian of the estate, hire an attorney to represent me out of the wards assets? Wisconsin juris.

I agree with my colleague. One step further, you MAY be entitled to a fee for executing your fiduciary duty; but my best practice is to ensure...

Gifting/Transferring real estate - what consequences?

Building one colleagues excellent answer, there are ways to make the transfer and retain favorable capital gains treatment, ie step up in basis at...

PROBATE ? HELP.. a car was auctioned after probate was filed, can i get it back???

The car was repossessed; you will not get it back. Pray the estate doesn't become liable for a deficiency judgment! If the company sells it and it...

Can beneficiaries of an estate ask questions, make challenges, or ask for copies at final accounting of estate at Probate CT ?

In Virginia the Executor must file an inventory and an accounting. The accounting is accompanied by statements, vouchers, invoices, etc so as to...

Did you inherit an interest in the property? If so, You have an absolute right to be there, as does any other heir! I urge you to seek counsel to...

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First, I would consult a local elder law attorney to be safe; and realize regardless of you intent to dispose/spend it in a way to avoid penalty,...

Estate in probate - Am I required to pay off the mortgage loan balance or can I attempt a short sale of the real property?

This situation is a great example of a problem that can get a layperson acting as fiduciary in trouble! While you are not an attorney, you are...