How do I get a forgotten asbestos settlement for my late father ( $1300) ,we were notified about last week released? ?

Yes, you need to open a probate estate, but the procedure will depend on State law. If he was a resident of WV at death, it is WV law, and if...

My mom died more than 15 years ago and now dad died. Does she need to be probated to take care of his stuff?

Unfortunately, your dad has left you with a mess, and you are going to need an expert probate attorney to help you clean it up. You are simply not...

How to get my half of money from house?

I can't tell whether this is a probate question or a real estate question, but I think it may be a real estate question unless his wife has now...

If you do not have your own attorney in the probate court, you will not be able to create a sufficient "record" to support an appeal. If you stand...

Have switched your question over to the guardianship section of Avvo. Not all probate attorneys handle guardianships. Our firm, for example,...

Based on the facts you recite, you probably have a case. But ... the problem with cases like this is they are expensive to pursue and hard to win...

Do i have to go through probate?

It depends entirely on the precise language of the Will. There is no way to answer your question without knowing the precise language of the Will,...

Your aunt has no legal rights at all. If there is no will and no spouse, the children are the legal "next-of-kin" and have all rights to...

How do I get possession of property, vehicle, and bank accounts without a will?

The only way to transfer assets from a decedent to the heirs-at-law is to open an estate in probate court. When there is no Will, it is called an...

Our family lawyer colleague obviously has no idea about probate fees. Her answer is wrong. I’ve handled probate estates for $1,500 but I’ve also...