If a Will Executor isn't meeting his fiduciary responsibility what's the process needed to investigate? Can the county assist?

The process is that the Personal Representative *should have* provided you with an account that detailed any and all income and expenses, from the...

Mother died a will and was the only person on the deed to her house. What is the best way to transfer the house out of her name

I agree with my colleagues. I write to respond to a couple of other issues in your summary. Without a Will, you and your siblings would be entitled...

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Am I entitled to the engagement ring when engagement is broken off?

Most recent caselaw treats the ring as a conditional gift and dictates a return of the ring in the event that the marriage is called off. James...

Am I admitting the account/debt is mine?

I would not sign, if you are disputing the claim. Your signature to that form would likely prevent you from disputing the claims, in the future. It...

Can you state in a will, that someone can live in your house after you pass, but another family member has to maintain mortgage

I am very sorry for your loss. Your brother is not obligated to accept any inheritance or resulting responsibilities associated with the same....

As a trustee of a living trust I am allowed to retain a lawyer and have the Estate pay for it.

I agree with Mr. Gold and Mr. Darish. I have never seen a trust provide for payment of a beneficiary's legal counsel. There is nothing under...

Does my 74 year old grandfather require an attorney to right a will?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that, there may be other planning options available that would be better than a Will. A Will not only...

Can the value of the real estate be distributed to the person that paid funeral expenses rather than cash from the estate?

Is the person willing to accept the real estate? If so, I think this can be done. If the Letters of Authority are restricted, you may need court...

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My mom passed away and had a signed beneficiary check and we haven't got around to cashing yet can we deposit without trouble

It is not entirely clear what has occurred. I assume that the check was signed by your mother? If that is the case, you can probably deposit the...

Can I get my tenants out who are three months behind in paying rent so I can occupy my property and start fix the plumping issue

Yes, you can get them out, but probably not by April 15. You would probably need to provide them with a 30 day notice to quit. If they are not out...