My sister just passed without a will. she and her adult son was living in my mothers house who had passed three years prior.

I highly recommend that you consult an attorney in your area about this. The facts you have provided lead to more questions than answers. There is ...

Should I go through a simple probate or work something out with creditor outside of probate court?

Mr Kiley is correct that your mother is not responsible for the debts that are solely in your father's name. Definitely contact the creditor and...

I agree with Mr. Frederick. The executor fees are usually determined by the will itself, if there is one. If there was no will then the fees are...

I got an inheritance from my father, my mom is in charge, but she is using it for herselve, what can i do?

I agree with both of the attorneys above. Mr. Frederick is absolutely correct about the accountability issue. When a person is appointed as a...

When my father passed away, my mother was his executor and there was a will I was never notified of.

You definitely need to obtain a copy of the will before you take any action. You should be able to obtain this from the local probate court if an...

I just got married, I am not on deed to house or loan, vehicals & bank accounts yet... His health prognosis is not good & he doe

Time is of the essence in your situation. Since your husband is incurring medical bills you need to be concerned of the potential creditors that...

Since there is no will I believe that the proper term is administrator. Like Attorney Frederick stated above, this is not official unless the...

What should I do

I agree with Attorney Frederick. My office has seen similar behavior quite frequently. In Georgia, a person who interferes with, or appropriates, ...

What type of Attorney should I retain to file a petition with the court to declare my older sister dead?

You may want to consult with a probate attorney if you are just seeking a death certificate. In most states there are laws that will allow a person...

Can land be redeemed if sold for back taxes, when the ownership is still being contested in probate court?

I agree with Mr. Lipshutz. However, I would like to add that you will want to consult your attorney regarding possible claims against your nephew...