Do I need a lawyer?

PLEASE see an estate planning lawyer to get this set up properly. You owe it to your daughter and your friend to do this right. Otherwise, there is...

I agree with my colleagues, and I write simply to clarify that you cannot wipe out the secured debt on the condo, no matter what proceeding you...

Dad died intestate. Half sis & I are heirs. She was his caretaker and had access to all accounts but is refusing to communicate.

I agree with Attorney Elder. You have a multitude of issues, here, and it is very unlikely you can sort this out without the help of an attorney....

My brother passed away without leaving a well. He only have about $990.00 in the bank. No wife or children only me a sister.

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that you may be able to preserve some or all of the $990, if you personally paid administrative...

Both parents passed away with out POA and EOW done leagally. Bother and I agree needs to be me. How do I get this done?

I agree with my colleagues. Trying to "read between the lines", the problem that you appear to have is that you do not have any legal authority to...

How long does the executor of a will or trust have after the passing of both parents to present and carry out the will or trust?

I agree with my colleagues, but I think that you really need to investigate this further. There are a couple of red flags, at least. 1) Brother is...

How to get a bank to declare value of a deceased's accounts prior to filing small affidavit?

I agree with Attorney Haber. If you can easily prepare and send the affidavit, it would seem like that would be the cost-effective approach. If the...

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that it appears that this might be an ongoing issue, unless the trustee adjusts the trust...

Does a will override a insurance policy beneficiary?

No. The insurance policy passes outside of probate to the named beneficiary. The Will covers only assets that pass through probate. Your brother is...

I have a question? My husbands Mother inherited a lot of money when she was married to my husbands step-father.

The answer cannot be determined without reviewing the documents in question. If your husband signed a disclaimer, then he may not be entitled to...