You do not become the executor unless/until you are appointed by the probate court and receive Letters of Authority. In the instances you mention,...

I agree with Ms. Paquette in terms of the need for probate. Whether or not it makes sense to do so depends on facts not included in your summary....

What do we do with his material possessions? Furniture, car, etc. Who is authorized to sell it & when?

You have a tricky situation on your hands. If the spouse is willing to cooperate, then it can be a whole lot easier. If not, then you need to...

I agree with my colleagues and particularly with Mr. Powe. The deed your mother signed over to you IS your deed. You are the owner, provided that...

Is there any way to get the title of a house signed over to current occupants if the title holder no longer lives in the house?

The parents are really out of luck, from what it sounds like. Without reviewing the title and possibly any contracts that were signed between the...

You have at least two separate issues. Physical incapacity to sign is not really a problem. Either grandpa can sign in any way that he comfortably...

This appears to be a follow-up from your earlier questions regarding the deed. I am not quite sure I understand what you are asking. Assuming your...

Respectfully, your answers are way too complex to deal with in this kind of forum. You have one estate and perhaps another to deal with, as well as...

I agree with Ms. Paquette. It is not entirely clear what is going on because you mention both an estate and a trust and an "executor" as well as...

I agree with Ms. Zwickl and Mr. Smith. If the pension is worth more than $24k, then probate will be necessary in one form or another. It IS...