My husband and I took care of his mother for 2 years. Six months before she passed she fell and broke her hip and had to spend

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if the "he" you are referring to is your husband's brother, no, you are not entitled to anything in his...

Father in law had power of attorney over spouse?

I am sorry your friend finds herself in this horrible predicament. I'm sure her husband did not do this accidentally, so there is some reason he...

Hope do I obtain a copy of my fathers will, if his attorney has passed away

I would start by calling the probate court. They may know who took over the lawyer's files. If his widow is still living, don't be bashful about...

I need a probate bond to handle my deceased aunt's estate. I have a criminal record. Will that prevent me from getting the bond?

There is no way to know for sure without applying. If you are using an attorney who specializes in probate administration, he or she will be able...

Illinois. Revocable Trust. What to do: Elder Trustor wants 2 remove trustee but trustor does not have access to his own funds.

Some of this will depend on your grandfather's level of mental accuity and clarity. If he is "sharp as a tack", he will find attorneys more...

How would i go about exhuming a body in another country?

There are three issues here: (1) whether or not Mr. Michaelis is your biological father, (2) whether or not there is any money or property that is...

My mother passed away on 1-1-13. She had a relative that passed away 3-29-12 who had named her in her will as a beneficiary.

You omit two major facts: (a) Whether or not your mother had a Will; and, if not, (b) was your mother married at the time of her death. If she...

My ex-husband passed away. I am the mother/custodial parent of our minor who has a disability. What are my son's rights?

Excellent answers from Messrs. Reynolds and Fredericks. I would add only that your minor child will almost certainly be eligible for survivor...

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My mother recently died. She had a revocable living trust. She had a mortgage on her home. Is the trust obligated to pay?

There are some really important facts missing from your question. Did your mother take out the loan in her own name, or as trustee of the trust? ...

My Father passed away 3 years ago. I was POA with my sister.

The best way to find out what happened is to get together with your other sibling(s), visit a lawyer, tell your story and figure out which one of...