My brother may pursue guardianship of my dad without notifying me. How can I make sure the courts notify me of any proceedings?

Most states require that all next of kin be notified of any guardianship/conservatorship hearing. I've included the North Carolina statute below...

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Can my sister live in my mother's house after my mother died when the estate is not settled and she is not paying any rent.

Without legal counsel, you're not going to get too far. The family dynamics are against you. Contact local counsel NOW!

What this issue boils down to is what the engagement contract between you and the attorney states. If none exists then the attorney will have to...

How to avoid Medcaid recovery

I'd advise you contact local probate counsel immediately. there is insufficient information in your statement to give you specific answers and...

My father passed away in Feb. of 2013 with my sister as executor but she has not filed the will nor will she let us see it...

It sounds like her shenanigans have gone on long enough./ Check with the Clerk's office-estate administration division to see if the will and any...

Why would you need a estate affidavit in Iowa to change a benefitiary?

It is important to know how your folks owned the policy. At your father's demise his interest in the policy on your brother is probably part of...

New trustee for son's special needs trust. First accounting is due.

If you are going to represent yourself, then an accountant should suffice. Unless there were unusual expenses or circumstances, you shouldn't need...

We have to open a probate case due to my father not changing his beneficiary on his life insurance plan.

I agree with Attorney Corrigan. If the primary beneficiary predeceased your father and no contingent or back up beneficiary was named, then the...

Hi, I live in PA and I have 2 questions. If I make a will must I have an executor. And will he be responsible for my debt?

It's much better that you name an executor than the court does. Consider who you know, family or not, that is good with their own money. That...

My mother passed last year without a will.How do I sign over my interests in her estate?

I am sorry for your loss. You have not mentioned when your Mother passed away which would help ascertain when any statutes of limitations...