If there was a will, go by the will. If there is no will, go by the "laws of intestacy" for your state. These laws are guidelines for how an...

Any next of kin has the opportunity to contest the appointment of an Executor for the estate. If your sister was already appointed executor, you...

It seems as though your mother can execute what's called a Quitclaim Deed conveying her interest over to you for a nominal amount ($1). I would...

It may be different in Illinois, but in Kentucky, any next of kin can attend the hearing appointing executor and contest that appointment.

The only way to get this authority, may be to file in probate for your mother's estate. Once you are appointed Executor, you will be able to gain...

So long as no statute of limitations has passed, timing of your lawyer's filing should not affect your inheritance.

If your grandparent's passed with a will, you may find that on file at your county clerk's office. Even if there was not a will, if your...

Need more information for a complete answer. The power of attorney terminated upon the death of the deceased (can only have durable POA over a...

Ideally, you would want your will to be as precise as possible. This would include the correct legal names of the beneficiaries.

With or without a will, property with a certificate of title (car, house, boat), must pass through probate. Even if the will isn't valid, I would...