The executor should be able to contact fidelity to determine if the accounts are controlled by the Will or have a beneficiary designation. If you...

How do I petition the court to have an administrator removed from an estate?

Who is named as executor under the Will? If it is you then I think the Clerk will revoke the current letters and issue new ones to you since you...

How do i get gaurdianship of my nephew?

Sorry for your situation but you cannot get guardianship if there is a living parent. It is possible you could get custody. You need to speak with...

How to get guardian for my niece

Sorry for your situation but you cannot get guardianship if there is a living parent. It is possible you could get custody. You need to speak with...

Can I file a small estate affidavit and skip probate?

If you are not comfortable with the attorney you are/were working with them fire them and hire another one. There are other options that you have...

Mom died with a will. Im the only heir. She has a house in NC with little equity in it.

You have $10,000 which means you do have the money to hire an attorney. I would highly advise you to do so based on your facts. If you pay the...

The prior answer is correct but it is well worth the time and money to see a qualified estate planning attorney. I just closed an estate today...

Does a lawyer need to be involved for an estate to be opened?

There are several issues with your question. First, you technically do not need an attorney to assist you with this, but a huge part of my firm's...

Can I create a codicil to amend my current will to add a specific bequest in a certain dollar amount?

Yes. However if you have a tax deferred retirement account then you generally should make a bequest to a charity with this money. See an attorney...

I need an advisor to help my wife handle my estate in the event of my death.

If you do not believe your wife or one of your children can handle being executor then you could name someone else, or an attorney, or a bank or...