With no will-How long does a family member needs to wait to obtain the "Deed" to a house. An Exectutor has been assigned ?

Speak to the executor. He should have a good idea of the remaining time frame. It could certainly take 8 months to probate an estate with no...

What do we do when our late fathers estate may not have sufficient funds to meet the will's intent for distibution of funds?

Generally speaking, if there are not enough funds to fulfill a bequest in a will, then the bequest is adeemed.(erased) If the beneficiaries agree...

If bonds are in a deceased person's name they will be included in their estate. If they are held in a joint tenancy by 2 people then the survivor...

What happens to a person's estate if they died after marrying someone in order to legally stay in the U.S? (A scan marriage.)

You need to contact a local attorney. It is not very likely that she will get his entire estate, unless he put her name on all of his assets. She...

Does a TRUST and IRA need to be probated?

If the IRA and trust have beneficiaries, they receive their fund pursuant to those agreements and do not get administered in probate. The value of...

My dad died 3 weeks ago in HI and his caregiver hasn't called me since he notified me 2 weeks ago. What can I do about it?

You should contact a local attorney who will explain your rights. If he had a will and his property was in his name alone then someone will have...

Is the lawyer who oversees our trust fund responsible if monies were fraudently taken by other beneficiaries?

The attorney may be at fault for letting her get the checks but he may not. You need to know what authority she had. Speak to the attorney and...

What is the cost for a simple will. I've gotten quotes from 600 to 1600.

When they do not want the beneficiary to receive their inheritance all at the same time. For example when young children are involved. Also, in...

Stepmother has control of trust.

If he signed the trust after he had alzheimer's it would not be valid. You can try to find an attorney through any of the usual methods but it is...

Grandmothers responsiblilty.

you have no responsibility unless you legally accepted responsibility at some time. For example if he was handicapped and you became his legal...