Given the amount of time that has passed, your efforts are probably going to be futile. There's no national private life insurance database, so it...

I need help in settling my husbands affairs an don't have the money to pay for an attorney

My condolences for your loss. First off, I would make sure that your husband's estate requires probate. Are there assets remaining in his name?...

This is the affidavit that Ms. Stern has referenced. I must echo her advice of consulting with an experienced Mississippi probate attorney to...

Can an estate be put into an LLC with a deceased member listed?

While it would be unusual for the executor to create an LLC naming the deceased as a member of the LLC after the deceased person had already passed...

How do I file an application for letter of testamentary in New Mexico?

I agree with Ms. DiSalvo -- your best bet is to hire an attorney in New Mexico to help you. The process is as Ms. Elder describes it -- you'll need...

Are TOD accounts (brokerage acct , house deed & checking) still considered part of an estate AFTER the transfers are complete?

As the prior commentator correctly stated, TOD/POD accounts are not considered part of the probate estate, and therefore, are not accessible to...

Can I walk away from the property?

My condolences for the loss of your husband. If I am understanding your situation, you went as far as applying to assume the mortgage, but...

My mother passed away in November 2013. On January 2014 my sister stared to probate the will for my mother. She is the executor.

First, your lawyer is right. The executor is the individual who transfers property from an estate. You will definitely need her signature to...

My husband recently passed away due to brain cancer. How can I get it changed on my name?

My sincerest condolences for the loss of your husband. As the prior commentators have mentioned, you can't just change the name of deed....

Probate question

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father and, now, brother. And even sorrier that the professional that you hired to help you navigate this...