Who inherits my sisters estate

Assuming that (1) your sister is already deceased (or incapacitated to the point where it is too late for her to do a Will before she passes away),...

If my dad has passed away and left a gift in his will to my half brother, how long do I have to look for my brother?

There's not a hard-and-fast rule. However, the Executor of the Will (whether that is you or someone else) has a fiduciary duty to take reasonable...

Can we fight this and get our money?

Your post is unclear, because EITHER your mother named your stepfather (I'm guessing her husband was not your actual father) as the BENEFICIARY...

I need to make claim to my deceased father's belongings in the event that my stepmother who is very elderly passes away,

You are in a difficult situation, and you may be very limited in your options. If your father's estate was never opened, then it might be possible...

What do I do my sister has cancer and only has 6 months left and wants to leave me her 10 year old

Assuming you are willing to take on the care of your sister's daughter, the best thing is for her to name you as guardian in her Will. One...

We found my grandmothers will but she was married after the will was made her husband is dead her last name is different now

A mere change in name would not affect your grandmother's Will, although you might need to provide the probate court with evidence to support the...

Does someone have to register their will with probate court?

If the person is still living and lives in Georgia, then no, there is no requirement to register the Will with anyone, and there is no one who has...

Real Estate/Probate Question concerning sale of home

Based on your statement of facts, it sounds like you do not need to offer your mother's Will for probate. A deed held as joint tenants...

Your family needs to consult an estate planning attorney to discuss exactly what they are trying to accomplish, whether they are really looking for...

If your father really intended to make his girlfriend the primary beneficiary on the life insurance policy, and knowingly signed it, then the...