What's the difference b/w theft by executor w/ intent to defraud beneficiary and the misapplication of fiduciary property?

You have not given us much to go on. I would say that it sounds like one is a crime and the other a civil wrong. Crimes such as this almost always...

My mother passed away, n left no will, my brother n I are the only immediate family. Is my brother entitled to 1/2?

I agree with my colleagues. Yes, your brother is entitled to 1/2. My guess is that you cannot deduct any of your expenses, but you should check...

My step father passed in mid June his son in law we are told is the one that is going to manage his final wishes.

The answer is not clear from your limited facts, and it is possible that you simply do not have enough information to say, at this point. A lawyer...

I was to be awarded in inheritance of $10,000 when my grandmother passed away in 1999 and found out it was not given to me?

I agree with my colleagues. Your rights are not clear from the limited information provided. You should review the document in question, together...

Can leasing agreements for housing be voided under certain circumstances?

It depends on the wording of the document, but normally, signing a new lease would cancel the old one. James Frederick

I believe you posted a similar summary, recently. Has the deed been recorded? Do you know for fact that the deed leaves you out? Did your sister...

Problem w/ Prop manager/spouse collecting and keeping rent

I agree with Ms. Smith. You need to get this stopped, so you do not lose the properties. Get your divorce lawyer to stop him in his tracks. If you...

Are me or my dad financialy responsible

I agree with my colleagues. Under the circumstances, I think you have a hard time arguing that you should not be responsible for this charge. I...

My fathers estate was settled 21 years ago. Recently we have found out the comptrollers office has unclaimed funds in his name.

I agree with Ms. Reed. Since there is under $30k involved, a small estate affidavit should work. See here for a self-help webpage with the...

My dad is in a nursing home and is worried about some investments that he made years ago and what will happen to them.

Your father should see an elder law estate planning attorney. There may be options for minimizing estate recovery, if things are properly planned....