Need to appeal a state decision regarding guardianship of my mother?

I would consult with the attorney who handled the guardianship case for you about appealing. If you did not have an attorney, you would definitely...

What is the law in Indiana for intestate? My mother passed away Sept 19 2018, and no will.

Generally, anything with beneficiary designations will pass according to those designation. However, you should consult an attorney, as any assets...

As long as the divorce decree has the names spelled right, everything is fine. (And even then, it would still be valid even with misspellings. Just...

I need some help and I not sure what to do or how things work here and I stuck?

I would hang on to whatever you have been given, but unless your neighbor has been adjudicated incompetent, it is presumed he has the capacity to...

How can I find out if my dad had a will?

If you can't find a will, you should go ahead and file to open probate as an intestate estate. (This assumes your father had any assets left after...

You can't claim adverse possession against a co-owner. Also, its unclear how you, as a grandchild, if there are living children, are claiming any...

Do I own this car?

You need to consult with an attorney. Its possible you may be able to handle it by a petition to dispense with administration. Otherwise, you will...

Can I open/start a trust, keep it dormant (not pay any annual fees and filing), then have it activated/funded upon my death?

A trust, by itself, is not going to avoid state inheritance taxes. Indeed, for passing assets to non-family members, the options for reducing that...

Can a lawyer do both handle an estate and be the personal lawyer to the executor

You have a right for information from the estate and you can represent yourself with the court to get that information. You also may be able to...

I have a vacant lot that I got through probate as only surviving child. I have a neighbor wanting to buy it, what is the process

You will need to consult with an attorney to properly prepare the deed.