A good estate planning lawyer, when helping clients do new trusts, should be the one to answer specifics about funding. There are specifics that...

You can't be compelled to open (or reopen) an estate for a deceased. So you do not "have to" do so. However, if you want to share in the proceeds...

The context of your question is not clear. More information would be needed. You should look to a lawyer in the jurisdiction where it was filed...

If you were beneficiaries then you should have received notice of administration, rather than letters per se. If you did not, maybe you are not...

I do not wish to name anyone as executor of my will - are there professionals who can be named?

You can name anyone you like. But they must accept and they must be allowed under the law to act as such. For example, you may wish to name your...

How ling does it take to set up a disclaimer trut?

Like Mr Faber said, if this estate is worth many millions then you need to get a lawyer. Especially if you are thinking of disclaiming your...

How can I contest a conservatorship that was granted when I wasn't even notified of a petition was filed?

As Mr Areshenko says, hire a lawyer, and plead your case to the judge. That's the only way to change this.

If my stepfather had sole custody of me was he my legal parent? And now in his death would I be next of kin if no other children

Sorry, facts not clear. If the deceased was a stepfather then you do not have right to inheritance, unless he did a will. POA does not matter once...

Contesting a will in a small estate?

Banks will not release information due to financial privacy laws. My gut feeling about this, is that this is what oil men call "drilling a dry...

Do I need to probate?

you would need to admit the will to probate without administration (spread will of record) but then proceed with a small estate affidavit. you do...