It is NOT unusual for an attorney to charge a flat fee, however, that fee is always negotiable. Make sure the fee is only based upon the value of...

1st will was drawn up & filed by a lawyer, years later a 2nd will was drawn up and notarized, but not filed, which one is good?

So you understand, your Will is not filed with the Court until after your death. The 1st Lawyer may be holding it for you in his office. The 2nd,...

A life tenant may only sell their life estate interest. The age of the life tenant will determine its value. The approval of the remainder...

How to contest a will

You will have a difficult road if you do not possess at least a signed copy of the "new" will. Maybe the attorney who drafted it maintained a...

My mother passed away in 2008, her husband at the time did not give a copy of her will to me or my sister. How can I get a copy?

If it was filed, you should be able to get a copy of it from the Clerk of Court in her county of residence.

Do I still have legal control over the healthcare of my ex-inlaws?

The safest path for you to pursue would be to contact the Dept. of Children & Families and have them investigate the case. They could commence...

Everyone says get a lawyer, get a lawyer, after you win a lottery jackpot. However, no one ever says what kind of lawyer ?

You should interview and retain an attorney who has a solid basis in both tax law and estate planning. Both are essential to receiving good advise...

Do I have rights to property in probate?

Since your step-mother died after him, by operation of law anything that was jointly titled would pass to her (at his death). You have no rights to...

Can someone hold you to something that was stated in a will if the person deceased has been gone for seven years? How Long?

My first question is how did your mother access the funds after your grandfathers death? If the account was jointly titled in her name, then she...

Are the will a public record ?

A Last Will and Testament (Will) is recorded after death in the decedent's county of residence. You should be able to either look it up and get a...