What exact rights do I have to petition the probate court?

I agree with my colleagues. These cases are few and far between. If that were not the case, just about every teenager out there would try it, at...

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I agree with my colleagues. ANY time you are asked to release or waive your legal rights, you should strongly consider discussing this with an...

How does a contract work if the other party dies and there is no will or directions as to were thing go and to whom?

I agree with my colleagues and would suggest you contact a probate attorney as soon as possible. It sounds like you are going to have a contested...

The problem that you have is that the spouse is considered a "pretermitted heir" and is entitled to certain protections under state law. In most...

Will a title company insure a purchase if the deed was gotten by sole heir without probate

I would call a couple different title companies and ask. In my state, this would not be done. Probate would be required. James Frederick

Brother not stepping up and handling things....

You raise lots of red flags. There may be some recourse for some of that, but you are not going to be able to go after him without hiring an...

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Do I need a Real Estate Attorney?My mom gifted her side of the duplex to me. My brother wants to deduct the value from the will.

I agree with my colleagues and particularly Mr. Schultz observation that this is a very complex matter. I would strongly suggest that you meet with...

A friend told me several years ago that she had remembered me in her will. She has since died.

I agree with my colleagues. You can always check with the county probate court where your friend resided at the time of her death, to see if an...

I agree with my colleagues, but your summary is not clear. I assume that your father has now died? Is your uncle actually acting as executor? Has...

Can we avoid probate court involvement is the heirs have an agreement acceptable to all of them?

I agree with Attorney Reed. Probate is needed in order for someone to be appointed by the court as executor and given legal authority to transfer...