My parents are both deceased. I found a statement from a credit union in my father's name.

Your answer depends on a number of factors which are not included in your summary. How much money is in the account? If the account is small...

Younger Brother died recently. Am I entitled to a portion of his sizable bank account

I agree with Mr. Zelinger. As he pointed out, in the absence of a Will, there are a number of people who would, if living and present in your case,...

Can creditors after the death of a person collect from the person estate? Must the will be probated?

I agree with my colleagues. You also need to determine if there are any allowances or exemptions that would apply that might serve to reduce the...

Mom died,nephew to get land,I've lived there 16yrs, hefight w/ mysister,hehasn't done anything,now sister says she has will.

I agree with my colleagues. I am not sure why your mother would have set things up this way. You are in a better position to know why this might...

How do I get access to my fathers documents when my stepmother will not share them after his death.

I agree with Attorney Pippen. I would simply point out that it may make no difference to you. It is possible that the Will could say that you get...

Uncle passed away with no will what papers do i need to fill out to become administrator.

Assuming you have priority for appointment, this should not be difficult. If you do not have priority, someone who does would need to nominate you....

I am to inherit a house with my sibling when my dad passes away.

I agree with my colleagues that this is going to be a messy situation. If your father is still living, there may be other options that would make...

Do estate funds go towards HELOC when there is another owner on deed?

Ideally, the Will would provide guidance on your mother's intent. If it does not, or if there was no Will, then the normal presumption is that you...

My brother is claiming that my now-deceased father made a verbal agreement with him about a property sale?

Anyone can file a suit, whether they have valid claims or not. I believe your brother would have significant and likely insurmountable obstacles in...

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Uncle passed away in California with no will.

You do not give us enough information to provide you much guidance. Are you one of the heirs? If not, you would not normally be in line to become...