To be charitable, it is possible there is a reason for the delay, as many probate attorneys have retired and most probate attorneys I know are...

All deeds are different and all attorneys are different. I'd guess it would be anywhere from $250 to $750 if it is a platted residential lot, and...

Litigation of this type is very expensive, but if the mother was adjudicated incompetent (or even simply found to be so medically but not...

As my colleague says, you are not responsible for your father's debts or his property if you have not benefited from it and have not assumed any...

There isn't much to say in a situation like this on a general information board like Avvo. Your only option is to consult with an expert estate...

The spouse gets $20,000 off the top, then 1/3 of the estate, plus a car valued up to $65,000. It is absolutely foolish and irresponsible not to...

The courts don't like do-it-yourselfers, especially in complex situations like guardianships. The law and rules are complex and the requirements...

Once there is an Executor or Administrator, it is harder for the police to ignore this, because the duly-appointed fiduciary can file a criminal...

If you can afford an attorney, you need to contact an expert Elder Law attorney in your area. If you cannot afford an attorney, I would suggest...

It sounds like you are a DIY Trustee who has not hired expert trust counsel to help you properly administer the trust(s). That is penny-wise and...