Can a probate judge ignore an heir's request for a lawyer during a motion to vacate final accounting hearing and process

We really can't answer your question without knowing much more about what was filed, when it was filed, when your request was filed, how it was...

Is a life estate contesable?

A life estate has two parties, the "life tenant" and the "remainderman." Upon the death of a life tenant, ownership passes instantly to the...

IF you were listed as the primary beneficiary on the policy, it is not a probate assets and should not be shown on the inventory. The only way it...

Generally, any indebtedness owed to someone who dies remains a debt at death. The Executor is authorized to pursue the debt on behalf of the...

There are many ways to approach the problem you describe. If credit card claims were not filed before the deadline (6 months after death) they are...

My wife would like to know if she can hyphenate her kids last name since we have been married a year now

Anyone can change his or her given name by application to the probate court. Don't just start using that name, as it will eventually get confusing...

To add a small comment to Ms. Willi's outstanding answer, the reason you want to make sure that any refund is payable to individuals rather than...

Is a second will invalad when prepared when the person has been diagnosed with dementia?

Will contests are like lawsuits: Long and expensive, costing thousands and maybe tens of thousands of dollars. They involve medical records and...

If I have a durable power of attorney for an elderly parent does it survive his death?

My colleagues are correct. The only value the POA might have is as evidence in your application to be appointed as Administraror, to show your...

You have two options. One is to find your aunt, even though you may need to find a locator service to do that for you. That would be less...