What do I do when mom Passes away?

Attorney Pankowski has given you good advice. It may be that the creditor(s) is/are out of luck, unless they can show that you were added to the...

My child of 20+ years recently passed away. is his/her estate responsible for credit card debt and student loans. Phila, PA.

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that there may be exemptions and allowances which would be available to the child or spouse of your...

Ky. After posting a legal notice to creditors in news papers, is it correct that after 6 months, no more claims may be filed?

I agree with Attorney Bunce. There are a couple of potential "snags," however. In Michigan, if we KNOW of a creditor, in addition to the...

Receipt for distributive share and request for consent settlement in Alabama. Final Disbursement of Estate.

This is a fairly common practice. The executor is entitled to money from the estate to defend any claims made against him/her. If all the money is...

Is there a way to avoid kicking an executor out if he is not following the deceased,s wishes? He is our brother.

I agree with my colleagues. Your situation is far too complex to be dealt with in a forum like this. All of the facts need to be reviewed, as well...

My grandmother left 40 acres to her sons, one being my father. After my father died it went to my mother.

You need to open a probate estate. "Common knowledge" is not a legal doctrine that will help you, but if your siblings are willing to sign off on...

Are there any Charlotte litigation lawyers with jurisdiction in Maryland? Possible civil suit against stepmom for inheritance

You have a bit of a strange set of facts. Normally, asbestos suits go on for MANY years. Settlements trickle in for a very long time, and the...

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My husband died of a major heart attack at work last week.

I am very sorry for your loss. It is very doubtful that you can sue in relation to the life insurance, because it appears that your husband was...

My husband passed away we did not have a will or living trust, I am his beneficiary will this still have to go in to Probate?

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply point out that the boat loan is very likely secured by the boat itself. As with a mortgage, even if you...

Is joint tenancy with right of survivorship the best and only choice?

I agree with my colleagues. Failure to establish proper estate planning in this situation is likely to lead to a huge mess for you. The exact...