I was named in a will. the executor of the estate has not informed me of that fact. How do I proceed to get what was left to me.

There isn't any specific time limit. You probably need to consult with an attorney, at least to see if there appears to be any wrongdoing here. ...

How do i get the bank to divulge info about the whereabouts of my missing joint account ?

From your description, it sounds like the account was held jointly with another owner. That owner probably withdrew the balance and closed the...

My cousin killed his wife and then him self, can i become a personal representative of his estate if there's no will?

You may very well be able to get appointed for your cousin's estate, if not both of them. However, there could be other people with equal priority...

Am i out of luck from recovering funds from the executor of my fathers estate?

I am sorry for your loss. It's impossible to answer your question based on the information you have provided. If your brother was a joint owner...

I was named in a persons will who passed away and the executor of the estate has not notified me what action should I take.

You may want to hire a probate attorney to make sure your interests are protected. You can check with the probate court in the county where the...

What to do when you are removed from a trust, with peculiar circumstances?

I am sorry to hear of your family's loss and that you are dealing with this difficult situation. Your father needs to consult with an attorney...

My brother died recently with no will , a woman who claims to be his daughter wants to claim his estate.

I am sorry for the loss of your brother. You really need to consult with and probably hire an attorney if you have a question as to whether this...

Step-children, if not provided for in the will, likely would not be sharing in the $50,000. You need to review the will and see what it says about...

Yes, your sister can hire her own attorney and the attorney gets paid from the estate, unless the trust says otherwise. Your brother probably...

My father recently passed away, he had a will, it was 32 years old, on he he scrathed out a few things and initialed it.

Likely yes, but you would need to get the probate court to interpret it just to make sure what provisions are valid. Good luck to you.