Can a will be probated in a county that the deceased owns property but did not pass there

In Alabama, you can file probate in the county where the decedent resided OR a county where the decedent owned real estate. The county where the...

Why would the Estate Attorney defend the actions of the Sole Executor when the Executor is stealing from beneficiaries?

You need to hire a skilled probate administration and probate litigation attorney. He/she can try to obtain information from the estate attorney....

As 50% beneficiary, mediation with Estate Attorney and Sole Executor is how significant a risk without my own representation?

You absolutely need separate legal counsel who is highly competent in estate administration and estate litigation. My recommendation would be to...

My mothers death certificate shows she was as married at the time of her death. She wasn't, what do I have to do to change it?

You should complete the Texas form to amend a death certificate. Here is a link to the form: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/reqproc/forms/vs172.pdf

There are a LOT of issues going on here. Contrary to one posted answer to this question, many individuals enter into prenuptial / postnuptial...

How long can a intestate estate remain open if no other debtors have made a claim after 8 years now?

Any chance that the lawsuit involving your father was an asbestos case? In Alabama, many estates remain open for years in the event that companies...

Grantor is incompetent co--trustee with grantor..poa and patient advocate as well Contingent beneficiaries are demanding info

What state's law governs the trust? Some states require notification to current and contingent remainder trust beneficiaries once the trust becomes...

Who's In Charge? A married couple has designated each other as power of attorney (for each other).

Wife's agent would default to her daughter. Husband's agent would default to his son.

Bank of America should honor your Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration regardless of the state that issued them. If you continue to...

Would a niece and a nephew of the deceased by entitled to proceeds from a bank account

Did your aunt have a last will and testament? If yes, did she leave the bank account to her brothers only if they survived her? Or does the will...