Can a social worker just show up and demand to see my father's financial records?

Elder abuse and abuse of vulnerable adults is a huge and growing problem. The response to this takes many different forms. The social worker is...

What do I have to do to sign over my house to my son?

There are a number of ways of doing this, depending on your objectives and other factors such as taxes. Your best bet is to consult with an estate...

My dad leaves his wife in charge of their bank accounts, bill pay, rental properties, investments, etc. he has just noticed hes

It is best not to post personal information on a site that is SO public. You never know who will end up seeing this. Your father should be able to...

My guess is your answer is no, in the absence of express provision in the POA. As a practical matter, if the title company in question will allow...

Do I need legal representation to claim my deceased son's assets?

In most states, you would be the sole heir at law. The answer to your question depends on the assets in question and the overall value. There are...

My father passed away last year leaving virtually no estate. I am executor per will. Do I need to go to probate court?

I agree with Attorney Pankowski. It sounds like you have a complex situation, involving a Will and Trust. How the assets are titled will dictate...

Parents died without will and its just me and my brother ,house is going into Foreclosure need to sell house cant find brother

You might be able to sell without your brother, but you would need to go through probate, in all likelihood. Given that time appears to be of the...

Is probate needed if the deceased has named beneficiaries for all insurance policies; annuity

I agree with my colleagues. If ALL of the assets have beneficiaries or joint owners, then probate is not required. James Frederick

Can my half brothers leave me out of my fathers estate?

I agree with my colleagues, and particularly, Mr. Shultz. The Will and all circumstances need to be reviewed with a Michigan attorney. If the Will...

Why the long delay on my cwp in georgia ?

This does not appear to be a probate matter. James Frederick