What if the public administrator of an estate "SAYS" he didn't realize that there were 2 other daughters of the residuary benef

I am not sure how a public administrator would know this. He would need to either get the information from family members or try to do an "heir...

My mother - deceased for 2 years. Her cousins estate has been in court for the past 6 or so yrs. and she is next of kin.

It would not hurt for you to have an attorney review this with you. Since your brother is executor, it is up to him to administer the estate. There...

What do I do?

You are not personally responsible for the mortgage. But it is a secured lien on the property. If the loan is not repaid, the lender will foreclose...

My deceased father is a beneficiary of a insurance policy. My mother is still living. Is she enitiled to this insurance policy?

The facts are limited and it is not entirely clear what has happened. I agree with my colleagues and particular, with Mr. Pippen. It strikes me...

My brother left me all of his property (both R&P) in his Last Will and Testament but his wife is on the deeds, do I get half?

I absolutely agree with Attorney Pankowski. I would simply add that Wisconsin is a community property state, which complicates things somewhat, but...

House left to me and my siblings in a will, the land left to someone else. What are our rights?

I am sorry for your loss. Your grandmother placed your aunt in charge of this, so she is in control. If she acts improperly, then you may be...

My father passed in 2002 and he had no will or trust on his land.

I agree with Mr. Elder. There is not enough information given to give you much direction. Was your father survived by a spouse? Do you have any...

My Mother died Dec. 13, 2012, am I responsible for paying her credit card bills from her estate?

There may be a way to contest or deny the creditor claims, but there are time limits for doing so. You may also need to give separate notice to...

My Dad and mom are dead. The house was left in my sister name. She wants to sell the house. Can I stop her from selling?

I agree with my colleagues. If your dad wanted you to wind up with the house, he could have set things up so that would have happened. Your...

Deceased ex got 1/2 my retirement, found she left it to my adult kids, How do I regain what is rightfully mine?

I agree with Mr. Pippen. I am not sure how she was allowed to do this, but since it was apparently done through "proper channels," there may be...

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