My sibling and I were named co-executors of our mother's estate. How can I avoid taking on my sibling's financial obligations?

Sorry to hear of this situation. First things first - no one can make you be co-executor, and no one can make you inherit property that you...

I'm sorry to hear of this situation. Anytime you have two individuals acting in a "co" capacity, there is a potential for problems. Here, you...

A dear friend of mine passed away and left me as executor over his entire estate and last Will and Testament.

My condolences for the loss of your friend. I'm not sure if the changes concern you because of additional charges or because it is a deviation...

Can a will be filed for probate ( or be registered) before the death of a resident?

A Will can be filed with the probate court for safekeeping prior to the death of its creator. It cannot be filed for probate until the person...

My father is incapable of making decisions right now. What do I need to do to get POA over him?

I am sorry to hear of your father's condition. However, if he is that far mentally gone, you cannot get him to execute a valid Power of...

My condolences for the loss of your grandmother. To answer your question, no. The executor is not the owner of the estate. However, the...

My dad passed away the end of March. I had a good relationship with my step mom until recently. A attorney has my Dad's will.

My condolences for the loss of your father. Unfortunately, this situation -- a strained relationship between the children of a deceased person...

I took money from my fathers probate estate

If I am understanding your question correctly, you are concerned that you have taken assets from the estate ahead of the timeline recommended by...

How do I find out which lawyer handled the Estate of my Great Aunt who died in the 1990's?

You would want to start at the probate court in the county where your aunt lived. Ask for copies of the probate proceedings for your aunt's estate....

Elderly father just diagnosed with brain damage lost. How to find him? Judge said no to emergency guardianship hearing.

This situation is exactly the type intended to be resolved with an emergency guardianship proceeding. I'm sorry to hear that you were not granted...