My "stepfather" was not divorced from his previous wife in another state and she passed while he was married to my mother.

I agree with Mr. Martinson and Mr. Korteling, however, prior to January 1, 2017 Alabama recognized common-law marriage. If the true wife died...

There is no way to answer this without reading the trust and possibly other documents. Generally a trust would not go through or be subject to the...

One lawyer says our family Will can't be broken but another 1 says that it can?

To be sure I give a somewhat accurate answer I want to restate what I think you are asking. Your great-grandfather died and in his Will he...

My dad died without a will?

I am sorry to hear that your father passed. The landlord has no right to keep your father's things but she cannot be sure she is releasing them to...

If you have a valid power of attorney, you should be able to get his things. If no deed to him was done and signed, it is still her property. She...

What happens if land willed to someone in 2005 is sold by the testator prior to his death in 2019?

If the father-in-law/grandfather did not own it, he obviously cannot gift it (land, car, money, etc.) Most likely it was specific bequest and...

What happens if the testator names a child that has since passed benefactor of life insurance?

I am sorry for your loss. If the brother died before the father the life insurance would go to the secondary beneficiary, if there is one. If the...

Does a person have to be in the right mind to change their will?

Ms. Wells provided an excellent answer. I recommend you go discuss with an attorney soon. If you wait until the Will probate is completed you...

What does motion to dismiss granted & arrears is adjucated ?

Without more information it is hard to give an answer. The child support case would be over due to his death. Arrears adjudicated could mean a...

The small estate maximum for 2018 was $29,014. See if the roommate has an old bank statement from your father because the bank will not be able...