What are the requirements for being designated Executor of an estate when it must go to probate?

My condolences with your father's passing. You can apply to be the Personal Representative (Administrator, due to no will) in the county where...

Probate, Estate, Interstate death,entitled to any property?

You need to speak with a qualified probate attorney who practices in the area where your father resided as soon as possible. You bring up a lot of...

What do I do next?

Attorney Frederick has provided you excellent information, and it has been seconded. File where your mother resided, and if in Flint, for more...

How can i get my inherits from my mother passing after 38yrs?.

Intestate laws take over when a person passes away without a will. Intestate succession in New York is similar to other states in that when a...

Can monies be handed out by the executor of the estate of person who has not yet passed? Can a will be change by the executor ?

I agree with my colleagues. A will only takes effect upon the death of the person creating the will. It sounds like there is a trust in effect. ...

Becoming executor of father's bank account and possible pension.

Sorry to hear about your loss. You will need more information on how the pension works and you may have to become the personal representative of...

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Hattie Jackson died Jan 22,2013 Her house sold in may 2013 the money from the sale? probate feb 2013 three grandchildre

More information is needed and your question is somewhat confusing. How was the house titled? Was there a will? If the youngest grandchild is...

My brother passed away and we were assured by the funeral home the funeral was paid for but then billed after the service.

Generally, there is a difference between pre-planning and prepaying for a funeral. Did you receive copies of the papers you mention before the...

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Can they take the family house?

Generally, if you own an interest in real property and don't sign the mortgage, the bank cannot foreclose on your interest in the case of a default...

My daughter in law's mother had brain aneurism..cannot make financial decision. Does daughter have power to make decisions?

The daughter would either have to be included on the bank account as a joint owner or at least an authorized user. If not, she would need a power...