Can I contest a Massachusetts will made by my mother three years ago who lived in Florida and died in Massachusetts?

Hard to say. More information is needed. Are there any probate assets? If all the assets were joint or designate a beneficiary, then it is not...

In Michigan, is a verbal agreement pertaining to a summer sublease considered binding even though no contract was signed?

The agreement might be valid, but she may have breached it by misrepresenting the situation. The problem I see for you is that you have accepted...

Is it a conflict of interest to get as a probate attorney the lawyer who has the will?

The attorney would not be able to represent you and the executor at the same time. That would be a conflict of interest. Of course, if it has been...

My husband just passed and his mother refuses to give me his stuff that she has in her house. Jewelry I got him hats clothes etc

The practical problem that you have is that probate can be expensive, and if all that your MIL has is these personal property items, then it may...

Aunt passed away left home to me in will. Do I have to file claim. Other aunt is personal representative and not giving info.

I agree with my colleagues. Without reviewing the documents, it is hard to say for sure what exactly you are dealing with. I would give an attorney...

What happens when my dad passed away a few months ago and his car was registered in his name as well as in my name.

I would contact the DMV and notify them of your father's death. They will likely need a death certificate. If you wish to have a new title issued...

Texas Probate - Is an Independent Executor required to file a Closing Report or Affidavit? Are there benefits in doing this?

I agree with my colleague, as this is what I have heard, as well. You do have a lawyer for a reason, however, and I would rely on his/her advice or...

Grandma died & deed was in her name&my dad's. I did the inheritance tax myself,was unaware that the court doesnt do new deed.

I agree with Attorney Reed. In that case, a new deed is not needed, or possible. You record the death certificate and as far as anyone else is...

What is the procedure for asking the probate court to reconsider it's ruling for guardianship of minor children.

In my state, it would be a motion for reconsideration. There is no form for this. It is something a lawyer would draft and argue for you. Unless...

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Is sibling required to reimburse estate for significant personal expenses while living with widowed mother prior to mom's death?

I agree with Attorney Reed. The only other possibility would be if your mother was suffering from incapacity and your sister took advantage of her...