Are there any lawyers that will take on a pro bono case?

You should have a local legal aid association with your local bar. Contact them and they can direct you to an attorney that MAY be willing to take...

My deceased father in-law had his grandson and godson in his will. However neither were contacted? What can we do?

Instead of trying to use the automated system (which you probably are not fully understanding), you should just go to the probate office and speak...

My aunt is isolating my other Aunt from the family. Changing trusts, wills, and estate planning. What can we legally do?

You don't say where Aunt B lives, but why on earth hasn't anyone made a "wellness" visit to her?? If you can't get through by telephone, knock on...

If a husband and wife own land, and only the husband's name is on the deed, does the wife not get the land after he dies?

There are too many facets for this forum to give you a meaningful answer. Generally, though, homestead property will either go entirely to the...

The process is not as difficult as it sounds. There is statutory provisions that allow for such a transfer and, yes, it will defeat the JTWROS -...

How much do i pay my sister from the house property following the death of our mother 5 years ago

If you already have the appraisal, you will pay her the fair market value of her share of the home. Fair market value is usually based upon the...

When someone passes , when does the will become enforceable .

The will is executed at the moment the competent testator and witnesses each sign in the presence of each other. A will CANNOT be executed after...

You certainly may bring him here for the redrafting of his will, however, it may also leave you open to "undue influence" claims by the heirs who...

Who should be appointed executor of a trust if both parents become deceased?

Attorney Goldman hit the nail on the head - children are NOT property. Regardless of what a deadbeat their father may be, his rights to his...

When a will has been declared lost or destroyed what rights do heirs have to an estate when there is a personal representative

Attorney Lewis is correct. A PR is ALWAYS appointed to administer the estate, which doesn't mean that you won't get anything. However, the fact...