I agree with Attorney Guerin. I would add that the use of the property must have gone on for 15 uninterrupted years, in order for him to gain any...

How do i use the estates money to pay debts ?

I agree with my colleagues. I write only to clarify that, you do not have the right to do ANYTHING with the estate assets, acting under a POA form....

In my state, a small estate affidavit does not need to be filed with the court. Courts are often very reluctant to allow a non-attorney to handle...

My grandparents left me their house I went to get the deed change into my name I was told I need to open estate do I have to ?

I agree with my colleagues. Even though it appears clear that you are entitled to the house, there is no one that legally has authority to transfer...

My grandmother died in December I know for a fact I was in the will, why have I not been contacted

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that at this point, it makes sense to seek answers from someone other than your cousin. If your cousin has...

Estate issues

I agree with my colleagues. You likely have a number of options, here, but you need to act quickly in order to preserve your rights. Contact an...

How do i get the bank to divulge info about the whereabouts of my missing joint account ?

I agree with my colleagues. If there was a great deal of money in the account, then it might make sense for you to pursue this. If someone acted...

I'm the only loving person my mother had, step father deceased, step brother deceased, mother deceased. Does this make me the

You do not state whether there was a Will or other estate planning in place. You also do not mention how the assets were titled. The answer to...

Fathers will in probate now for a year & we (bio kids) just found written evidence of financial abuse. How do we proceed?

I agree with my colleagues, but it is not clear from your limited facts what has taken place. Since there appears to be a substantial amount of...

I'm the only son of my mother that passed in 01-12-2013, I don't have the finance to purchase her house I would like to release

I agree with Attorney DiSalvo. It is likely the lender will not deal with you at all, unless probate has been initiated. Whether to do this or not...