Do my children have to sign for a will that they were not mentioned in for it to be probated?

When a will is offered for probate the heirs are given notice and the opportunity to acknowledge and assent ( agree) to the probate of the will OR...

MOM AND DAD HAD 13 CHILDREN,9 BOYS AND 4 GIRLS.TWO SISTERS AND ME SURVIVED. WHO OWNS THE ESTATE? THEY WILL NOT TALK TO ME.

As the other attorneys stated, if there is a will, then how the estate is distributed is dictated by the terms in the will. If there is no will,...

Does my sister have any recourse to moms' stuff?

As agent under the POA, any actions taken need to been done for her benefit. If the items were donated or sold, you should have receipts and any...

In 2010 my son was in a accident at that time a attorney had fixed up power of attorney papers for me.

If your son never revoked the documents or executed new ones, time alone or even marriage does not negate them The extent of the authority you have...

How can I protect myself from my dad's debtors if he left no will

You need to talk with an attorney who handles probate matters. With the assistance of legal counsel, your mother could petition probate court for...

My widowed mother passed on April 1 of this year. I am the only child. I have been to probate court for the house but what next?

Although this deals with real estate you should get advice from an attorney who handles probate matter. If your mother passed away less than three...

The responses from the attorneys as posted are all correct. The first question is whether the will was ever offered for probate or was it merely...

Get out of A GUARDIANSHIP IF I MOVE?

The guardianship is not abolished just by moving to another state. However, there may be procedures in place under state law to allow for you to...

My mother's finances - with power of attorney

Unless the attorney is a trustee under a trust set up for your mother with you as a beneficiary, there is no duty as an agent under a power of...

Who can attend a mediation regarding financial settlement for divorce?

There is no legal restriction, however, the participants in a mediation should be those necessary parties or persons who have a direct interest in...