I recently had my aunt pass away and I was left in the will am I intitled to what she left me?

As with MOST legal situations, the answer "depends." What were you left and how? If you were left an account (or other asset) as a joint owner or...

My tenants will not answer my calls/texts to come inspect the house. It's obvious that they don't want me in there.

The answer depends on your lease. Normally, there is a clause in the lease which would allow you to inspect the premises, under certain...

What are pros & cons on cash sale of probate real property? (As-is house fire). Details of procedure appreciated.

I agree with my colleagues. It is not clear from your summary if you are one of the beneficiaries of the estate or the PR. It *sounds like* the...

My mother passed away following a divorce, but not before the settlement agreement was fulfilled.

I assume you are speaking of inheritance taxes in PA, because Michigan does not have estate taxes and there would be no federal estate tax, unless...

If this is a Michigan situation, you can complete an Affidavit of Decedent's Successor, which is a small estate proceeding that does not involve...

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Closing of Estate - waiver/ consent forms,

In Michigan, it is not necessary to file the Account with the court. It is technically not necessary to get waiver and consents, either. The...

Is it unlawful for a power of attorney, to make a transaction the person he represents, that is profitable to him?

This sounds like a possible breach of fiduciary duty, if your brother was acting under the POA. It may also be considered elder abuse. Your brother...

Quit claim deed

Unless the house was titled as tenants in common, then it is not a part of your mother's estate. Your mother's interest in the house terminated,...

We are being harassed by an interested party in a guardianship we filed for my father in law who has moderate to severe dementia

You have already petitioned the court, so this is now in the proper setting. There is not much you can do before the hearing. The GAL is likely...

What is the difference between a deed or a lady bird deed when dealing with a mother in a nursing home going on Medicaid.

I agree with my colleagues. You need to consult with an elder law attorney to assess the situation globally and determine how best to proceed. In...