I have had my brother for 6 years and have never gotten guardianship of him. our mom is dead.

I don't like to disagree with the previous answer, but in Alabama, you are not an adult (for almost all purposes) until you are nineteen (19) years...

In which state would I file a "Small estate affidavit"? Or can I simply put the funds into our still existing joint account.

Based on the information you have provided, you would file the Small Estate petition in Alabama. It would be filed in the county where your wife...

As durable power of attorney for my Mother, can I prevent a sibling from taking money without my knowledge or consent?

I'm not an attorney in Florida, so I cannot give you legal advice there. I would like to offer a practical pointer or two. First, if I understand...

Can i press charges

I'm sorry that your having problems with you sister regarding the land and your mother's estate. Based on what you've said of your sister's...

Can inherited land by 5 siblings be sold at auction if 1 sibling declares bankruptcy?

I think the other siblings should retain an attorney knowledgeable in both real estate and bankruptcy. The rest of my answer assumes that the...

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What should the son do if he does not know the attorney his dad used,nor has funds to hire an attorney. What can I do

I am not a California or a Mississippi attorney so I cannot give you legal advice for those states. I can, however, give you some general...

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I am not a Minnesota attorney so I cannot give you legal advice for this question. I can, however, offer some information that might be helpful. ...

Deceased father has property with no will, can 2 of the 5 siblings acquire property without notifying all siblings?

I'm sorry to hear that this has happened. I'm not an attorney in Oklahoma so I can't give you advice for that state, but I can offer some...

The previous answer to the question is very good. I would like to add a few comments from the perspective of an Alabama estate litigator. First,...

I am sorry for you loss. I practice in Alabama and would like to add a few Alabama quirks to the excellent advice posted by the other attorneys. ...

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