What is considered a reasonable search for heirs to an estate?

This problem comes up a lot. You frame it a certain way. But consider it from the other angle-- o not saying this what happened with you, but,...

Savings Account Beneficiary Designation

The promise is probably unenforceable especially if you did not take any action in reliance of it. The signature card will be determinative. ...

As Mr Potter stated there are a lot of facts and rules to consider in order to properly answer your question. In short it is too complicated for a...

Probate request response time frame

In our adversarial system, judges rely upon lawyers to present points of opinion via the conventions and rules of court. A letter from an...

How can siblings sell estate property equally owned while other sibling with less ownership refuses to leave property.

Several important questions will need to be answered for the lawyer you hire to advise you. First off did you get ownership via intestacy, or...

My father passed away over a year ago. Can an estate attorney (in Pennsylvania) include a non-probate TOD account in her fees?

I don't charge percentage fees anymore but I used to do so. The formula I used said "gross" too and by that I meant and the fee agreement would...

Grandma made a revocable living trust 10 yrs. ago w/pour over will . Can witnesses sign affidavits rather than travel to court.

Properly witnessed will which also had a "self proof" or attestation affidavit attached, may not need anything extra from witnesses now at all. ...

Does a "bank" trust company need a signed agreement to act as successor trustee?

If you think they are botching the job then hire a lawyer and analyze whether or not their work has met the applicable standard of care for a...

In addition to Laura's fine answer-- I think you're better off calling the prosecutor's office and asking about a diversion program. If you want to...

In Indiana their witnessing the will would have been defective due to age. Your state may have some way to address this problem but it is not a...