What is the role of a Guardian Ad Litem?

A GAL is the "eyes and ears" of the court. The GAL investigates the circumstances and makes a report and recommendation(s) to the judge. The GAL...

Custody of children upon death of both parents.

While I agree with the prior answer, and nominating guardians is the best reason to execute a will, if you have any significant assets at all,...

Where to file for Letters of Authority

I agree with Ms. Paquette. Your attorney can be anywhere. The probate will need to be filed in the county where your mother resided. Most of the...

You have a lot of questions and there is not enough information to fully answer them. If the account in question is the only asset that would...

Can the Representative sign off an insurance claim without the Siblings approval?

The personal representative has legal authority to do what you describe and is not required to get anyone's consent or prior approval. Having said...

What can I do to reverse my mothers temporary guardianship over my 16 year old son?

The first question is whether you SHOULD reverse this. Your son has been living with your mother for "several years." While the courts and the laws...

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I agree with you that this makes no sense. I would review your lease and if it is not clear, have a lawyer review it. My GUESS is that there may be...

To sell the family home of a deceased owner, (with no will) do the children need a real estate atty, or a probate atty?

I agree with Attorney Czeizler. You need a probate attorney who can help you deal with this situation. It sounds like the children, other than the...

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Sister is dpoa for mother & just filed 1st accounting as a interested person my right to review proofs of income and payments

I agree with Mr. Baran. A DPOA normally does not involve court filings, at all. If she is providing you with accounts, and there is no court...

Do I need an attorney when I mistakenly opened an estate that has no assets to probate? Or can I fill out the paperwork myself?

You need to file an inventory. I would file the form showing $0 in assets. You would then be able to file a Sworn Statement to Close the estate...

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