Generally, if there are any assets in a deceased person's name alone, then those assets usually have to go through probate, I say usually because...

Grandfather died left no will and no one to claim anything can I access his account?

Very sorry for your loss and the passing of your grandfather, please accept my condolences. If the only assets that are left are minimal, you can...

Health care surrogate and durable POA?

As long as the documents were validly signed, witnessed, notarized and drafted they are valid. You do not need to record them or register them with...

Very sorry for your loss and the passing of your mom, please accept my condolences. You may be correct, in many instances letters of...

I depends, you would need to provide a lot more details and information. A review of the deed would be in order, based on the type of deed it is...

How do I get them to respond and a copy of the trust.

Very sorry for your loss and the passing of your father, please accept my condolences. As a named beneficiary and or interested party you are...

Seeking a lawyer for writing a simple will. How much will that cost?

Most law offices will draft a Will for a Flat-fee. The issue becomes what you may want or need to go along with it such as a Durable Power of...

Does an estate with no will have to go through probate if the inheritors agree on the executor? ?

Very sorry for your loss and the passing of your brother, please accept my condolences. If the entire estate is worth $2500 as stated and there are...

A single member llc is not something you want to be dealing with if you are worried about potential liability. Any single member business entity is...

$400 is likely a reasonable fee, they have to look over the documents and review them. Estate planning Attorneys often charge $250 to $450 per hour...