I seldom give specific instructions (unless they are unusual), but I always name someone (usually the Personal Representative) to make these...

No it's not illegal. they may now be looking for assets or transfers within the last 5 years.

While there are risks, there are also benefits. the best advice is to consult with an estate planning attorney to determine the most effective and...

You now have what the law refers to as a pretermitted spouse. She will have statutory rights, notwithstanding what the Will says. See an estate...

How old are you and what, if any, services do you provide. I'm thinking, housekeeping, cooking, etc. Do you pay anything toward the maintenance...

Anyone can sell anyone else anything, but if the seller can't show she (or he) owns it, the buyer is buying nothing (but trouble).

I don't know anyway to assign homeowner's insurance; however if your sister-in-law has been living in the house and plans to stay, I think she can...

Anyone who is either an heir, a creditor or an interested party can apply to be the PR.

You have a contract. Have a real estate or probate attorney look at the contract and she or he can tell you what your rights are.

Your Dad died intestate. You inherited 1/2 the house in Florida, probably in Massachusetts as well. Depending on where Dad was domiciled at the...