Do probate judges look at liens or debts of heirs of an estate before distributing inheritance.

Mr. Frederick is pretty spot on here. I agree with him.

Are attorney allow to do this?

I agree with Ms. Elder. You should review your retainer agreement and discuss the matter with your attorney.

Hi, question regarding form to file a "petition" on, and procedures for clerks to use to determine if a Will/Trust is current.

A petition to remove a Trustee or Personal Representative can be very tricky. It would be a very difficult endeavor without the proper assistance....

Can a girlfriend keep a gift given to her deceased boyfriend, which it has no monetary value ?

Sorry for your loss. Legally speaking, the item probably belongs to your ex-boyfriends estate, unless he assigned it to a trust or gave it as a...

How does the bond requirement work? Are any monies required from our executors now or at time of death?

Brendan is correct. Generally, bond is not required until an executor actually goes to the local court to admit a will to probate. If the Court...

How does one contest a will!?

The answer to your question is very state specific. Meaning, each state has different, albeit similar, ways to challenge a will. Given the amount...

My aunt died and left everything to me &disinherited her daughter in the will,can she contest it

Both Dana and Shelley are correct. Anyone can challenge a will, but that does not mean that their challenge will be successful. As Shelley...

How do we instruct tenants to issue their rent checks when the home is technically owned by an irrevocable trust?

I agree with both Maureen and Ivette. As Maureen correctly states, the property (and rent) will generally be processed through the trust,...

I agree with Mr. Deloughery. You need to speak with an attorney. Your question raises too many complicated issues to be properly addressed in a...

Why would a lawyer hold estate funds and not pay creditors once the property has been sold and the funds are available?

There could be a multitude of reasons the lawyer is holding the funds. Your best bet is to speak with the attorney in question and perhaps her...