The question becomes, is the house the only asset of the estate. Sometimes lenders will allow short sales that will allow the executor to sell at...

Probate / Estate lawyer - w/ Will

There are attestation requirements in all jurisdictions, usually the will has to be signed before at least two witnesses, if a notary public is in...

If there is R/E to eventually be sold, and it may take 6+ months or more to get the home prepared to sell, can we wait to file

Yes. The Letters are not good for just 6 months. You will have ample time to repair and sell the house. Greg Kinnamon www.gregkinnamon.com

The Executor of my late father's estate is attempting to attach my personal property to the estate. What can be done?

If it is truly your property the estate has no interest in it. However, most personal property is not titled, thus it becomes hard to define...

My brother-in-law will not sign the final paperwork on their father's estate. What can be done to close the estate?

You can file a motion and have him served and if he does not respond the Court can grant it anyway. Greg Kinnamon www.gregkinnamon.com

Do I need to file probate for my mother's estate?

It depend if the house was joint tenants with right of survivorship, if so, no need to probate, however if you held it jointly as tenants in...

I think so. In an ordinary Administration there is no requirement that the administrator be an attorney. However if there is no administrator...

This attack happened in Mobile Ala I don't live there. I was told I have to have an Alabama attorney represent me, is this true?

If this is an attack, it is not a probate matter. You would need to consult an attorney in Alabama. Greg Kinnamon www.gregkinnamon.com

Can property that is jointly owned be given away by the surviving spouse while the will is still in probate?

jointly owned property should not be given away pending probate. It may be necessary for the interest to be sold to pay creditors. Yes the...

First of all you need a sales contract. You will need to have a title attorney examine the title. You will need to inform the attorney if only...