It is definitely important for you to contact an estate attorney. It is easy to get confused about an estate and a trust. For a trust to be in...

The will discusses the distribution of assets in the estate of the deceased. Depending on how the car was titled, you may be the sole owner at the...

Who gets the house?

This is a situation where you should contact an attorney with probate and real estate experience right away. You have several issues, including...

Does A will have to be probated if within the will it states it does not have to be probated & waived the filing fees?

In the state of Florida, when a person deceases, that person's property will pass through a probate proceeding whether the deceased had a will or...

When you say "passed away in Virginia," was your cousin a permanent resident of the state of Virginia. If he is from Florida, but was in Virginia,...

Can a family member like a mother or sister. File a motion on behalf of an immate because of the lack of funds to pay a lawyer ?

There are many questions that I have here, but I will assume this addresses a probate. When you say "file a motion," the person who wants to...

What do I have to do to get a probate lawyer?

Like mentioned by a previous attorney, I recommend searching AVVO for a probate attorney, as you can see much more about each on this website. The...

I need a consent to amend a petition?

This is an example of when you should definitely hire an attorney. You are required to do so due to multiple claimants and an attorney with...

How can we settle a probate case?

Even though she did not elect the life estate, she still owns 50% of the house. The attorney you hired is correct in stating you will have to sue...

When my brother died I was appointed by the court as his personal representative for his estate?

When you are the personal representative of an estate, you are not personally liable for the deceased's court costs and bills. If all "assets"...