Do we need to do an asset appraisal for probate again?

I agree with Ms. Reed. It would seem unnecessary to do another appraisal so quickly, because presumably, the values have not changed. It is...

Do I need legal help?

I agree with my colleagues. The daughter could be evicted, if she does not cooperate. You may need to retain an attorney, however, because...

Why am I being asked to sign that I agree for someone to be an Executor?

You have a complex situation. I agree with Mr. Maclean that the language in the codicil sounds odd. For this reason alone, you should investigate...

I missed the part where this was a CA case. If it is, then the laws are completely different than they are in LA. The laws in LA are different from...

My husband passed away in April 2012. Me and his mother have been speaking through our lawyers about my husbands possessions.

I agree with Mr. Monks about the pregnancy. It has no effect on your inheritance. Whether there is anything else you can do, you would need to...

My ex mother in law just passed away. My children were told at the wake they were taken Out of the will two months ago

This is a tough situation. You should discuss this with a probate lawyer. I do not think you have recourse, though, because, as long as your ex-MIL...

How can I verify that my brother who is executer of estate made proper distribution of assets following our mom's death 6 years?

There are a few issues here, including that there may be a statute of limitations that could bar a claim. It is also possible that the assets in...

Does a piece of paper from a person with 3 witnesses similar to a living will but not notorized legal?

Power of Attorney ceases to have any effect at the time of death. It would seem that the letter would serve as a Will, but I would suggest that you...

What happens to a home deeded to the decedent's heirs? On the deed it says: name of decedent heirs.

This sounds like a homemade estate plan, to me. I would not hazard a guess as to what a title company would do with something like that. I think...

What is responsibility of lawyer to ensure their client follows the terms of a will.

I agree with my colleagues. You need your own lawyer to pursue this. It is hard to tell if it is worth pursuing, based on your facts. If the value...