I am the beneficiary (probably sole) of my wife's estate and want to know how to access these assets? .

Hire an experienced probate attorney to review the assets in your wife's estate and guide you through the steps of administration. There are many...

What is a conservator? Why would I have to be appointed conservator if my mother's will states that I am her personal represent?

You should contact an experienced probate attorney to determine the steps necessary for you to finalize your mother's estate. Contacting the...

Will we have to go thru probate?

If the land under the mobile home is owned by your father, you will have to go through probate. If not, you may be able to bypass the probate...

You can try this- have the widow contact the employer and provide a copy of the death certificate. Let the employer know this is the only asset and...

Can the Bank of America of Florida refuse to pay the Beneficiary of a Cd's, because they live in Europe? My mother passed away.

This is something I have seen in my practice time and again. At least they issued the funds to you. The best approach is to work your way up the...

My mother died, my sister and I are in her will to inherit her home but it is not in our names what is the protocall on this?

If the title to the home was in your mother's name alone, then it will take a court order to "transfer the title". The court that resolves these...

Who is responsible if a 2nd floor water tank leaks onto a 1st floorapartment?

If you are certain the unit above caused the damage then a demand should be made for the insurance company to inspect the property and process a...

Hire a local attorney to review the entire estate file and provide answers to some of your questions as well as evaluate the likelihood of success....

I am the only surviving wife of my deceased divorced husband.He had benefits from a previous job.Am I due his benefits.

You should also contact Social Security to file a claim since you may be entitled to benefits if your ex-husband paid into Social Security.

My husband died 11/5 he took out an equity loan on a van in his name only. He never used it.Do I have to pay if off?

If the value of the van substantially exceeds the amount owed on the loan you might consider having the van titled into your name and selling it to...