Yes, the Determination of Descent is in the form of a court order. Will it make it easier to get property distributed? You haven't mentioned...

When an attorney ad litem is requested because someone is not cooperating in settling an estate, who pays for their services?

I agree with Attorney Frederick. There has to be some overriding reason to make the "trouble maker" pay these costs.

Deceased passed an has group insurance policy held by state in NC unclaimed money. How does child claim?

Contact the State of North Carolina Department that lists such assets. They will inform you what paper work you will need to collect the insurance...

My Dad recently passed away. The Estate has no assets. Do you have a form for a "no asset" letter that I could send to credito

You did not mention whether or not there is a will. If so, it needs to be taken to the court house and file and the Clerk informed there is no...

Mom died, assets are in both her name and her surviving spouse ,does everything go to him ?

Assuming you are talking about joint tenancy with rights of survivorship, the answer is yes. However, some states permit joint tenancy without...

Estate Tax Inquiry - My father passed away 2/12/11, will their be estate - federal or state taxes due on less than $15,000?

While you have only mentioned the estate of less than $100,000, you need to enquire to see if there were any large gifts during his lifetime....

How would I go about finding out who my mother's probate atty was?

If you know the county in which she resided when she passed away, I would contact the Probate Court to see if a Probate was ever opened up. If so,...

Question on New car sale/lease. Can a new car sale be final without a purchase contract?

If the facts are as you state you should not be obligated to purchase.

What things do I need to do legally to start a business like etsy.

Not knowing who or what is etsy, discuss your needs and objectives with local counsel to ascertain: state of domicile, corporate format, licenses...

I need a business closing lawyer who can close a business transaction at a short notice with reasonable pricing.

While the general answer is yes, I wonder what is your rush? Are you being "pushed" to complete the sale? Are you about to lose your funding? I...