My grandmother died recently. my uncle is the executor. can he hold up distribution of the bequest?

I agree with my colleagues. Depending on the time left on the loan, however, the estate administration should not be held up and delayed,...

In arizona who has legal rights for funeral arrangements, domestic spouse or children?

I agree with Attorney Reed as to who gets to decide. As for your other question, that is trickier. Some states have laws providing that the written...

Is it lawful or maybe I should say right for a guardian to take a spouses vehicle as asset to sell for support of the protected?

Whether the guardian has the right to do this, depends on a number of factors not provided in your fact summary. Is the car jointly owned or in the...

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How can she get a check from the mortgage company with just her name on it?

I agree with my colleagues. Your matter is somewhat complex, however, in that you appear to have a number of different issues. The check is...

What are the rights of an heir if they were never informed they were in the will of a deceased in WA?

I agree with my colleagues, but more information is needed. Was there a probate estate at all? How were the estate assets titled? If the property...

I agree with Attorney Reed. As for the deed, this should be prepared by an attorney to make sure that it is handled properly. Otherwise, there...

My father just died and has no will. What rights does his live in girl friend have to his property? I am his adult child

I agree with Attorney Reed. I would simply add that if all of the property is not your father's alone, then the answer could change dramatically....

My 85 yr old mother had a will written 8 yrs ago splitting the house & all assets 3 ways. Can a nursing home take the house?

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that the nursing home does not "take homes." Homes are exempt assets for Medicaid qualification....

BED BUGS - Can I sue my LL to pay for moving & replacement expenses after 9 months of unsuccessful bed bug treatments?

I am sorry for your problems. Yes, it is possible to sue because of this. In fact, I was in court several months ago when there was a bed bug case...

My husband has recent.ly passed away can I, get widows benefits

I am very sorry for your loss. You have not given enough information to answer your question. Assuming your husband received a pension, and...