I attended my dad's funeral but but was never contacted for the reading of the will (I was in it) Did I lose my inheritence?

Your situation is too complicated and there are too many unknown facts to frame a comprehensive answer. The "reading of the Will" is not...

Brother's debt.

I agree with Mr. Monahan that you are not responsible for your brother's debts. As far as his estate planning is concerned, I would suggest that...

Why can't I get my "inheritance" from my deceased parents' trust?

I am not an Illinois attorney and do not know Illinois law, so I can only give you general information and I would leave it to the Illinois Avvo...

We are moving out of state, but my 17 year old wants to live with his grandparents to finish his senior year of school.

The age of majority in Virginia is 18. Once your son turns 18, he would only need a legal guardian if he was incapacitated. In your case, by the...

Power of attorney

The answer depends on whether or not your mother GAVE her Power of Attorney. It is likely that your mother also set up a POA when your dad did....

Can a attorney just leave your case without being excused from the courts?

If the lawyer has a conflict of interest he is legally and ethically barred from representing you. The only way he would be able to continue would...

How do I contest a will?

You can contest the Will yourself, but you are likely to have more success by having a lawyer represent you. There are only a couple of bases for...

There is no time limit for ancillary probate, but you would probably be better off filing a standard probate in Kentucky, since filing an ancillary...

If a POA is notarized, and the principal isn't present, but the named agent has it notarized, is it valid?

I would say that the document is subject to challenge by someone who can prove the facts. On its face, it would appear to be a valid POA, and...

Do I need an attorney?

Depending on the value of the plots your mother MAY be able to obtain title without the need for probate, or at least, by way of a small estate...