I agree with Attorney Harkess. One thing you may want to consider is filing an insurance claim. That seems like the best way to go, so you are not...

If a landlord declares bankruptcy, what rights does the tenant have? Where can I look to find a list of tenant rights?

I agree with Mr. Keenan. It is possible that this would not affect you at all. It is also possible that the landlord could lose the property and...

My parents set up a living trust in the early 90's. My mother died first and everything went to my father. He died 3 months late

I agree with Attorney Shultz that it is not clear what you are asking. Please feel free to post additional details and we will try to provide more...

How do I find out if I am a beneficiary of a trust that there is not trustee in charge of?

I agree with my colleagues. If reported on a state unclaimed property list, it is certainly not a scam. The trick will be locating someone who has...

Can a person get a quick deed in they name if the two parties on there is dead?

No, a person cannot get a quit claim deed when the owners are deceased. Beyond that, it is not clear what took place. It is possible that if a...

My aunt died one year ago in n. y. she left her caregiver her apt. and the rest of the estate ($$) is left to my 3 sisters and m

More information is needed. One year is within the normal range of time to administer an estate. IS there an attorney assisting the executor? If...

Can one sibling get in trouble for what another sibling does with estate?

No, your husband cannot get in trouble for the actions of his sister. Whether she is allowed to do what she is doing or is acting improperly is not...

There is a will i'm adminisstrator only money in joint bank accounts amount less than$ 250,000 need to probate or file taxes?

If the only asset is money in joint bank accounts, then you very likely do NOT need to file probate. Whether taxes are owed or not may depend on...

What exactly are the duties of "Executor of a will" ? What CAN they do?

She is correct, to a large extent. Of course, open communication is always best. And she is subject to fiduciary duties, so she cannot simply do...

Who owes for the bills during probate?

I agree with my colleagues and I simply want to clarify that Mr. Pankowski's answer was not intended to suggest that the fiduciary is personally...