If they received formal notice, they have had their chance and now it's gone. If they did not receive formal notice and their was no publication,...

I am a Florida lawyer and If the deed to the house was in your name, attorney Straus gave you correct information. You brother should be happy you...

His widow has spousal rights to his assets; however if he gifted the car during his lifetime, it isn't one of his assets, It would be nice if the...

Before I would presume the insurance company needs court orders, I'd contact the funeral home in Ohio to see if the policy is transferrable and...

When your father died, was their a probate? Was there any asset in his estate that you received? Was the VA not notified of his death? Why would...

If the assets in question were yours even if they were in a storage unit owned by your husband, there is no need for probate. Only those assets...

Mr. Gunthert's answer is the most complete. A summary administration may be applicable, but your probate attorney will know if it's possible or...

In a summary administration you should get a court order saying you are to receive all of the decedent's property. Take that to the bank where you...

If your children are severely disabled, create a Special Needs Trust (perhaps one for each). Assuming they don't live in the house, have them or...

It may depend on the terms of the Trust. If the Trust requires all his debts to be paid by the Trust, it may be obligated to pay the debt.