Can I be denied being executor for removing funds from this joint account?

I write to add that there is a PRESUMPTION that funds in a joint account (with survivorship) belong to the surviving account holder(s), BUT, if...

How long should I wait until i get concerned or How much long should I wait until I contact a supervisor.

If you are not already, you should put all correspondence to the company in writing (letters and emails, as opposed to phone calls). If you still...

If you are your father's biological or adopted child, then you should be on the list of individuals to receive notices regarding the probate of his...

Is it too late to claim money from a life insurance policy that was never paid out? Dad died in 2006.

I think you could pretty easily get the benefit of the life insurance policy on your own without an attorney, especially if the policy is to pay...

How do I go about selling my father's half of the land even if she claims to have ownership of half the home and land?

To add to what the other attorneys have said, a title exam should be performed. Be sure that the individual conducting the title exam has a copy of...

How do we settle an estate?

A Petition for Letters of Administration needs to be filed. All of the "heirs at law" will have to get notice of the petition. If your father in...

How can i go about doing this? will I need an attorney? how much will it cost?

The fee to do a quit claim deed should be low. It would be easier for the attorney (and therefore maybe cheaper also) if you provide a copy of the...

Can I sue/claim/take someone to court over an estate if there was no will at the time of death. See details.

Mr. Ashman gave a great answer. I write to add 2 things - 1. Before you go to consult with an attorney, you should go to the probate court of...

Can beneficiaries ask for a financial report from the executor before everything is settled?

Mr. Pittman is right, and I only write to add that you can "cite" (request in probate court) the executor for an accounting so long as 6 months...

What are the grandchildrens' inheritance rights if their parents sign away the child's portion of an intestate estate?

When someone disclaims their interest in an inheritance, the asset is treated as if that person died before the decedent. As a result, their share...