If a sibling sues the estate , does that stop the beneficiaries from getting their money?
My opinion is that no distributions should be made when there is a claim threatened until the statutory period for filing a claim, contesting an...
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My opinion is that no distributions should be made when there is a claim threatened until the statutory period for filing a claim, contesting an...
The automobile is an exempt personal property asset, and should go to your husband under the Florida Probate Code. This may, however, be quite...
As indicated by all of the other answers, there are just not enough facts here to provide a clear answer. As an attorney licensed in both Michigan...
I think it is worthwhile to sit down with an attorney for an hour or two, and have him review all of the facts. As the other attorneys have...
It depends on whether you are paying the probate attorney by the hour, or by a percentage of the probate estate. Hourly is almost always a less...
It sounds as if you already have a Will, and that is good. Based on the information that you provided, it does not sound like your daughter will...
I don't think you provide enough information to answer this question. For example, it appears that the house was sold while your mother was still...
Creditors in an estate require special handling. There are different classes of creditors, and the Probate Code directs who get paid when there...
I would agree with the answers posted here, but I would also note that summary administration may not be appropriate for qualifying estates if...
Your question is inconsistent. You say "the houses know belong to 5 people" (which I interpret as the "house now belongs to 5 people".) Then you...
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