How do I go about retrieving these assets so they can go through the probate process and be distributed to the rightful heirs?

You can Petition the court to order that the assets be returned. What took place is essentially conversion. Conversion is both a criminal and civil...

Please refer to my situation

AS my colleagues have noted, there are several different options depending on what your objectives are. It is not possible without more facts to...

How do I contest a will and prove that the will was not prepared by the deceased due to them being too ill?

You do not provide enough facts to give you much guidance. Was the Will prepared by an attorney? If so, the attorney will testify against you. If...

What are all of the qualifications to make someone a power of attorney for someone?

If your relative has capacity, then he or she can assign a POA making you agent. The form must be notarized and is usually witnessed as well. The...

Which of my father's debts will be have to pay if he had a lady bird deed?

This appears to be a follow-up to your other question. Creditors are generally out of luck, when there is no probate estate. A creditor can ask the...

How are checks distributed when a house sells from a lady bird deed?

I agree with Mr. Jones response. The tricky part is that your siblings and you cannot both get what you want. Since there is no Personal...

What forms are required, what forms need notarized to close Estate.

You have received some good answers already. It *sounds like* all you may need is a Sworn Statement to close the estate, which you can find, here:...

Appealing limited guardianship, im a skilled machinist and engineer i was forced into guardianship and i will not have it. im 27

Guardianship is usually an area where the assistance of an attorney is not necessary. Contested guardianships are sometimes an exception to this....

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Do I need a formal or informal packet to become the personal representative of estate

If you are in fact the only surviving heir, then an informal proceeding should be all you need. It will also streamline proceedings and avoid the...

My question is can I sue the funeral? and what kind of lawyer would I need?

This sounds like a very strange set of circumstances. As Mr. Zichi said, there are many facts missing. Who is the beneficiary of the insurance...

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