If there are 2 heirs to our father's will, and my sister is no where to be found, what do I do now?

You need to consult an experienced probate attorney. You will most likely need to open an administration with the probate court in the county where...

How do i cancel a will

As the previous commentators have mentioned, creating a new Will revokes your prior Will. (It's usually specifically stated within the document.) I...

Will I have enough documentation to legally pay my mom's debt with her finances?

I must echo Ms. Oblasser -- if she was truly unable to make her own decisions, she wouldn't be able to make this one. If your mother has properly...

Small estate affidavit ga against bank account in Iowa

My condolences for the loss of your mother. I'm not entirely sure what you are asking, but unfortunately, Georgia does not have a small estate...

As my mother's Durable Power of Attorney, can I sign a Last Will and Testament for her?

Unfortunately, the answer to your question is no. The durable power of attorney does not permit you to create (or sign) a Last Will and Testament...

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As the prior commentators have mentioned, if your power of attorney permits you to sell her assets, then you would be permitted to sell the...

Do I need to get an EIN / open an estate account for a small estate?

First, my condolences for the loss of your father. I would recommend that you open an estate account, mainly because you will need to set the...

Do I need to be a resident of Washington to be the executor of my sisters estate? She lived in Everett, WA and I live in OR.

First, my condolences for the loss of your sister. As the prior commentators have indicated, most states (including Washington) permit an...

My wife an I own a home with her 80 yr old uncle. If he goes to a nursing home and run out of $, can they come after our house?

Are you sure that the three of you (your wife, yourself, and her uncle) all own the house as joint tenants with rights of survivorship? That's...

As the prior commentator correctly stated, generally a child cannot own property outright. Perhaps if you could give us some insight into what...