My mother recently passed and has a home under mortgage. I want to put the mortgage under my name and continue paying it.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. The first question is actually who owns your mother's home. You did not mention whether she left a...

Would I sign an insurance policy for my brother If there is a durable Power of Attorney where I am the agent?

We need more facts in order to answer your question. What exactly are you being asked to sign? Is the person who was insured deceased, and now you...

If I object to final accounting/distribution in Georgia and executor is found negligent, will judge surcharge him for me?

I'm sorry to hear of your loss and these problems. There is no procedure in Georgia for anything called a "surcharge" against an Executor. The...

Is a surviving spouse automatically entitled to ownership of property even though there are adult children seeking ownership?

If your sister was a resident of Michigan and the property is also there, then Michigan law controls the answer to your question. A Michigan...

I received a contract lawsuit from CONRAD for an awful company--GREAT EXPECTATIONS--a service I never used. How do I answer?

If you have been sued, you need to meet with an attorney immediately. There are time limits that must be complied with in answering the complaint...

Is it necessary to apply for discharge as personal representative of an estate when the estate was small, less than $2100,

In Georgia, discharge is not legally required. So, as Administrator, it is your decision whether to file for it. If the estate is insolvent, as...

Even if the Will relieves the Executor of the duty to file inventory and annual returns or reports with the court, the Will might still include...

I have estate attorney who will only give me what he wants when he wants and not taking care of my needs

The question of what you are entitled to under your mother's trust is controlled by the terms of the trust itself. You should gather a complete...

I'm very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, there is no legal way to stop someone from being annoying and difficult to deal with. However, if you...

Unfortunately, many small businesses fail to keep up with filing their annual registration with the Secretary of State. Sometimes this is...