Mother died intestate. Stepfather went through probate without notification to myself or siblings. What happened to per stirpes?

My old classmate Mr. Berkemer poses good questions and issues. The first principle of estate planning is that not everything goes through probate....

It is unclear to me whether your siblings are "joint agents" under the power of attorney, or if you are saying that each has a separate power of...

How can I force an attorney to give me a signed copy of my dead mother's will in NC ?

No one on this forum can help you in a situation like this. If your mother had assets of any appreciable amount, you can find a probate specialist...

If a spouse's inherits a trust from a parent who has passed, is the other spouse entitled to any of it.

I don't know why more PA lawyers haven't responded, but here is some insight from Ohio. For purposes of this answer, I am going to assume your...

Our Mother passed away & was intestate, my brother is the representaive & I want to split the income between him & I.

Your question is not well-composed, so it is not possible to provide any clear answer. If your brother has been appointed "Administrator" of the...

If I have guardenship of someone & move out of state is the gaurdianship still good in the state I move to

I think you are asking "Can I still be the guardian if I move out of Ohio?" The short answer is, under Ohio law, yes, it is possible, but you are...

I have a problem\Question with a trust fund that was set up for me

It is entirely normal for a parent to include a provision that the money is highly restricted until the "earlier of 25 or graduation from college."...

How do you probate an estate that is less than $6000 assets and 15,000 in debt?

Insolvent estates are more complex and expensive to administer than solvent estates. Lawyers and funeral homes are the first priority creditors,...

My dad pasted away here in ohio has a house in florida im the oldest can i do anything cause my sister said he left a will

You are going to need an attorney in either Ohio or Florida, and maybe both. You and your sister need to meet with a Probate specialist. If you...

Bought property at a tax sale after owner estate went through probate. Cousin has a power of attorney from the daughter who

The answer to your question will turn on the exact wording and sequence of notifications. I gather the daughter was not served because no one knew...