How do I get my mother's estate filed with the court for public administration?

I agree with my colleagues, but you may need to investigate further before deciding how to proceed. Are there any probate assets? If there are no...

I agree with my colleagues and also agree with Mr. Shultz that this is a duplicate question. Practically speaking, it is VERY unlikely that you...

Can I take my share of certain assets from an estate as part of my distribution without having to pay the estate cash for them?

I agree with my colleagues and I would add that under your facts, I would simply subtract the value of the rifles from your share of the remaining...

What type of lawyer do I need for this case

I am very sorry for your loss and your ongoing difficulties with the authorities. It is not entirely clear from your summary, but it appears that...

A very good friend of mine has passed away and did not have a will. So, I have a probate question.

I agree with my colleagues. There is probably nothing you can do, here. The people who are purchasing the assets may have a claim against the...

Grand child receives fathers death benefits mother wants to use them to pay for an apartment can the mother do that or should

I agree with Mr. Lutzky. If father had set this up properly, any benefits to be received by grandchild could have been held in trust. Since this...

Father died disinheriting all 3 biological children leaving all to the children of his 2nd wife who died a year before him. ...

I agree with Mr. Shultz, but I would add that his comments are true only in the event there is a probate estate. You say that the steps submitted a...

Adult sister dies in another country. Stepmother, father, brother & sister signed next of kin from Embassy. Who is in charge?

You need to immediately seek legal counsel to deal with this. It is a complicated situation and it will take a review of all the facts and...

Do i have a claim..?

I am very sorry for your loss. While it can be difficult to deal with legal issues at times like this, it is essential that you review all the...

I am in Michigan. My brother died in 2010 without a will. I am the only living relative (sister). His estate is in Kal. MI

I agree with my colleagues. One thing to watch out for in Kalamazoo, in particular, is that if you do not close out the estate in a timely manner,...