First, take a look at the deed to be sure no one other than your mother is on the title. If that is the case, the house is an asset of the estate....

I agree with Mr. Klisz and particularly with Mr. Frederick. Mr. Frederick has really laid it out, chapter and verse. Be particularly careful to...

Do I have rights to my fathers estate?

Although this provision of the law is frequently ignored, there is a requirement that a will be filed with the probate court after a person dies...

Unless you agreed to be personally responsible for the bill, you do not have any liability. Creditors can only look to your father's estate. If...

Will I still be entitled to half of my husbands pension after signing the waiver so he can roll it over to a Ira

I agree with Mr. Gornbein. You have also obtained an agreement that he will not take any money out of the IRA unless you agree. That closed a...

Do I have to attend the hearing for the 'Appointment of an adult Guardian' for my abusive Parent?

The law requires that you be notified the appropriate statutes define you as an "interested person". However, you are not obligated to attend the...

Will I go to jail for missing a probation appointment?

I agree with Mr. Brennan. The worst thing to do is to ignore a meeting with your probation officer.

What is a disposition hearing?

Your question is not clear. I have spent more than 40 years as a civil trial lawyer and I have never heard of a "defendants disposition hearing". ...

I think that this is a securities and investment fraud case rather than a probate case. You might want to consider asking this same question in...

W how and when can I file my ex husband on his contempt of court on our judgement of divorce for amount of $17,152 He owes me?

The statute of limitations, at least for child support, is 10 years from the date the last payment is due. You have left a lot out of your...