Who or what entity is authorized to decide how much to pay someone acting as an Executor?

The Probate Court has the final say on fees, even in cases when the beneficiaries consent to the fee charged. Your comment indicates that there...

In a joint beneficiary situation - What happens when the beneficiary dies a few days after the person who left them the assets

It depends upon the rules if the issuing insurance company. So you need to get the answer from it. Generally, the ins. co. will direct the share...

I have a sibling that has power of attorney for my father who has Alzheimer's. He is still in his right state of mind most of

Have your attorney send a demand letter. If she does not respond, or if you want to cut to the chase, file in Probate Court to open a Guardianship.

Is there any way I can cash my deceased spouse's check?

Probate will be required, but what form of probate I can't say without knowing if there are other probate assets, the value of those assets and of...

Real estate tax

More facts are needed, so it is best to have a meeting with a probate attorney ASAP. If Aunt had children, and Uncle is the father of those...

Does my father need a new attorney if so how do you change attorneys? Is he still responsible for medical debts of my mother?

Yes, he needs to consult with a probate attorney. His statutory obligation is contingent upon assets your Mom had and his ability to pay debts...

Power of attorney deeded property to self- title co will not insure the sale was left to self when uncle passed owned 4 years

Since each detail and the timing of events is critical to the advice to be given, it is best to meet with an attorney experienced in probate and...

My son passed recently, has a car, no wife, no children. Car has a 1600. balance. Can I legally sale that car. worth 2500.00

Probate is required if the car is in his name. If the value of the assets in his name totals no more than 5,000$, and you can produce a receipt...

As described by you, there is no way to avoid probate. Probate avoidance must be done by a person before he/she dies. The only possible way...

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Regarding life insurance claims for minor beneficiaries

A separate guardianship is appropriate, but a Judge may think otherwise. It may be affected if minors live in different jurisdictions. You need...