I concur with the other answers and would add only that one cannot receive letters testamentary or letters of administration WITHOUT probate court....

Replacing executor?

Yes, a codicil updating the preference for Personal Representative can work, but it is generally better to just redo the will. It's too easy for...

If what you described covers all the details, some type of probate may still be necessary to address the real estate. Sounds like the bank...

The best thing to do is for both of you to meet with a local estate planning attorney who can set everything up according to your agreement. That...

Do I need a lawyer to collect money from an estate left by a deceased parent if I'm estranged?

If you know that you were still a beneficiary on an account at Edward Jones, you should be able to fill out a claim form (or whatever other...

What are the steps in order to adopt a child we have custody of?

Mr. Houston did a good job explaining the next steps. As for costs, they should not be outrageous under these circumstances, but it is difficult...

Changing practice area to Employment Law so that you can get a better answer.

My Aunt passed ( my died father's sister) in the will my Father was to get all of my Aunt's property but my father pre deceased?

The language of the will should control. If it read something like to your father "with his descendants who survive me, per stirpes"... then yes,...

It certainly could. Mother's living situation may not be a good stable environment if someone is abusive in the home, and if people are...

Could parents come to an agreement for child support without going to court?

It is possible to reach an agreement without going to court, but there may be good reasons to get an order signed by the judge. Having an order...