My sister was named executor of my mothers will. How long before she settles the estate?
This is not the way things are supposed to work. It is not clear from your summary if your sister has actually been appointed Personal...
Livonia, MI
Probate Lawyer at Livonia, MI
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning ... +4 more
This is not the way things are supposed to work. It is not clear from your summary if your sister has actually been appointed Personal...
The judge will likely appoint a public administrator to review the account and determine whether anything inappropriate has taken place. I do not...
Money used to pay for your mother's expenses and needs is fine. Anything that is given away or for which she does not receive fmv can be considered...
Joint assets are not part of the probate estate. Upon your mother's death, they would pass to the sons. As a joint owner, you would normally have...
Given the stakes involved, I do not see any other option than retaining a lawyer. You can certainly request a copy of a Will from the drafting...
Unfortunately for your position, I think the State will find that the proceeds should be paid to the Trust. You MAY be able to persuade them,...
As long as there was a deed for the house and it was recorded, then this should not be a probate issue. You are still supposed to file the Will...
I agree with Mr. Powe that this does not seem to be a legal matter. It is more of an administrative matter. She either qualifies for benefits or...
It is likely that the agent under the POA has control over your father's living arrangements. The POA would take precedence over your status as...
It depends on your objectives. There is an easy way to do this with a "lady bird deed," where you do not give up any rights during lifetime. It...