My deceased husband and I were separated prior to his death, no paperwork- Am I eligible for SS Widow benefits?

The death certificate is a public document and can be obtained either from the county clerk or from online sources. It should not be difficult or...

Is there a time limit to appoint an executor of an estate. Is there a time limit to claim death benefits from a company?

I agree with my colleagues. It is not clear why you have waited this long, but these kinds of situations do not become less complicated or less...

Can my Mother avoid probate court???

I agree with my colleagues. Part of the issue is that you have a complex situation and you do not have enough space to explain all the facts. That...

My boyfriend legally married but separated 5 yrs.he dies without a will but girlfriend has a notarized letter getting his belon

In most states, it is not possible to disinherit a spouse, through a Will. More information is needed before you can get any answer you could rely...

The estate lawyer we had for my fathers estate worked in the same office as the attorney that handled my Dad's estate

This is a mess and it is something that the lawyer should assist you in clearing up, in my opinion. It matters what the debt it for and it matters...

Me ex-husband passed away and he has one minor child that is 15, that child is legally his next of kin correct?

The son is next of kin. Of course, he cannot legally hold title to assets. So someone would need to be appointed guardian/conservator over his...

If my 2nd husband gives me a diamond when we married, who gets the diamond when i die, his daughters or my biological daughter

I agree with all of my colleagues and particularly Attorney Cassara. The ring, as valuable as it is, is just a symbol. It does not have title, and...

Having to go through probate court, will we loss the property or my father's assets?

It sounds from your summary like you already HAVE a lawyer to assist you with this. That is the person who you should be directing these questions...

How do I obtain full legal ownership of my gifted guns?

I agree with Attorney Cook, especially with regard to the registering of the guns. As far as your mother is concerned, she would need to open an...

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Hello, How can I get money from Father that he owes me from an investment?

You have not given us enough information to go on. Was there a contract? What was the agreement and how did it come about? Was this set up through...