My wife's dad died. She has an older sister, she is the POA. She is being secretive and won't let my wife look at any papers.

Consult with an attorney immediately. There are so many little facts and variations that directly effect what a correct answer will be that the...

The owner of an annuity dies, the beneficiary of the annuity does not respond ,she has signed the certified letters sent to her.

The annuity benefits belong to the designated beneficiary. You will have no rights to the annuity benefits even if the designated beneficiary dies...

My estranged husband passed away 2 weeks ago. We never got divorced. I had filed for a separation and dissolution back in 2004

Proceed with the Estate as his surviving spouse. Based upon what you have provided, it seems you still were married at the date of death. In that...

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What is considered income in a divorce?

You ought to re-post this question in the domestic relations section since it is most appropriately directed there. It really has nothing to do...

Do i have to file my will with the court

I agree that FILING the Will is needed only after you die and only if there is a reason to open a probate estate. However, you may elect to...

If named as sole beneficiary and over 21- am I the executor?

There is a statute that allows for a waiver of mist filing in the case of a sole beneficiary. You may be sevto use thatbinyour case.

Well i have pretty much given up on long tern nursing home protection. irrevocable trust wise.

It is important to note that the best plan will include essential supporting documents that will eliminate the potential for a guardianship (aka...

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?

Best just to apply and find out. Are you the only beneficiary?

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.

It is unclear how you have concluded that the undistributed assets will be "distributed to her heirs". It depends. If the Will has a provision...

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

Keep in mind, if your ex used a Trust, that may severely limit or eliminate any statutory rights your son has. In such case, it usually follows...