This depends. If you are APPLYING for appointment as Personal Representative, there is no hearing. In that case, you need to file the original. If...

Do I need a probate lawyer if I have the Will, death certificate of parent and all the assets are cash assets?

I am not sure what you mean when you say you have a "cash account." Is this a bank account? If so, whose name is the account in? If it is just your...

How am I responsible??

I am inclined to agree with Mr. Conway, particularly if you did not sign any kind of fee agreement. I am troubled, however, because it DOES sound...

Must a home in ladybird deed be in place for 5 years before it is applicable for bypassing probate upon transfer of the owner?

These two things have nothing to do with each other. There is no five year rule associated with bypassing probate. You could die the day after the...

I agree with my colleagues. I would add, however, that whether or not the property is part of the probate estate is a key issue, and that can only...

Wondering if we need to do a quit claim to get my name on the house?

That may be a good option for you, but you really should sit down with an estate planning attorney to review your deed and all of your objectives....

I agree with Mr. Powe. You can only sell what you own. If you have a life estate and want to sell that, (and if you are in really good health and...

How do I get rid of my timeshares?

Some of my clients have had success in DONATING their timeshares to charities. There are many charities that are happy to accept them. You can...

How do I find a lawyer that helps targeted individuals about a lawyer that threw a case over a trust dispute?

You have a VERY complex case and you are at a disadvantage because the trial court has already ruled against you. You may have the right to appeal,...

Can I take possession of property if there's no response to my affidavit of quit claim deed?

I have never heard of an affidavit of quit claim deed. Whether it would have any legal effect at all is highly questionable. It sounds like you are...