Obviously, MUCH more information is needed. A Will cannot be ignored. But it may not apply. Assets can pass outside of probate, (and thus, outside...

Can I sue a medical examiner and funeral home?

I am sorry for the loss of your brother and the situation that you described. Unfortunately, the answer to your question is "NO." The statute gives...

It depends. A judgement can be good for up to 10 years and it can be renewed. If they do not have a judgement against you, I would request that it...

No. You have three days in this kind of transaction, which cannot be waived by a handshake agreement. The point is to protect people who have been...

What are notary public responsibility?

A notary either needs to be present when you sign the documents or you can acknowledge your signature before the notary. It sounds like in your...

I inherit my home as part of my husbands estate as I am on the deed. Does this include our polebarn & contents also on property

Your situation is not entirely clear. If you are on the deed, technically, the property is not part of the estate and it is not subject to creditor...

How does a deceased person thing get divided when adult and minor children are involved?

ALL children have equal rights. The problem is that a minor child cannot receive more than $5k in one year. So if there is a fair amount of assets...

How do I go about getting a quick claim deed and how much does it cost

You should not do this without first meeting with an attorney. There are issues that need to be considered, such as gift tax, property tax and...

The issue is not whether or not there is a Will. The ONLY time a Will is used is in probate. You cannot avoid probate through a Will. You can avoid...

How do we find out if there is a Will and how do we know it will be carried out?

The only way to know for SURE is if the Will was filed with the probate court. If so, when someone files to open a probate estate, the Will would...