Many estate planning attorneys would answer your questions by phone or Zoom without it costing you a lot or maybe nothing at all. Contact one to...

Both Mr. Gunthert and Ms. Jacobs have given you good answers. Most of us who practice probate law have clients who are out of state PRs for...

Does your mother have legal capacity? Is she subject to undue influence by your brother? If mom has legal capacity she can do whatever she wants;...

You are not the Personal Representative, only the nominated PR. Only the court can make you the PR. Hire a probate attorney so you don't screw...

If you feel your mother made these changes due to undue influence, have her contact another attorney and confirm her choices and why she made them.

As long as the bank will let you access your mother's account and you are able to justify the expenditures, you will be ok. You need to hire a...

Was there a probate done at either demise? Why not? Did the second homeowner believe the personal property came with the house? Hire a probate...

If mom is still alive, ask her or if you know who her attorney is ask her or him. If mom has passed, there should be a certificate of Trust filed...

Your father only nominated you to be his court has to appoint you. You may only require a summary administration, but you need to hire a lawyer to...

any probate lawyers will take a small retainer and bill you for the balance when the estate is settled, and your share has been distributed.