First of all, my condolences! That is a lot of loss at once. Yes, generally speaking, that is exactly why a contingent beneficiary is listed for...

Unfortunately, I think you suspected the answer even without all of the responses you received. No matter how unfair it may seem, you had the...

First of all, my condolences over the passing of your father. Second, yes, you certainly can petition the Court to be appointed with your brother....

First of all, my condolences that your family is going through all of this, on top of your parent passing away. I highly suggest you listen to the...

My condolences regarding your father's death. I changed the area of practice to Probate so that you would receive more definitive responses. A...

How can I contest my step-mothers trust?

Thank you for posting ! This is an excellent example of why this website is a great source of information but does not replace personalized...

When a person passes without a will?

First of all, my sincere sympathies. It's never easy dealing with the death of a loved one, especially when that is compounded with financial or...

My condolences regarding your dad's passing. Although statutorily the Last Will & Testament is to be filed within the Court 10 days of demise, that...

My condolences over your father's death in 2016. Unfortunately, unless you can prove that that first deed, in which your father included your...

First, my condolences over the death of your grandmother. Second, no worries! Yes, you are now the full owner of that property. This is often a...