Probate necessary?

Property distributed under the terms of a will can ONLY be done through Probate, whether or not it is unencumbered. Your impression is correct,...

What if any effectivness does a personal guarantee have when included on a Note or Deed of Trust in Arizona?

It provides you one more way to collect should the principal debtor default. It is NOT a guarantee against things like bankruptcy or declining...

I need a divorce lawyer but cant afford one? Do i need to get one soon?

Yes, and no or reduced cost legal services are generally available if you meet requirements. Don't delay getting representation -- especially...

Is it always necessary to go through probate if a will was left?

The short answer to your question is that yes, if there is property to be distributed under the terms of a will, the ONLY way to do that is through...

Is there a way to dispose of furnishings and personal effects to avoid probate?

A trust would be the best way to do this, and frankly, the bank accounts and other property may also appropriately be placed in trust. There are...

My sister says that she has medical power of attorney in my Mom's behalf since she is the eldest sibling.True or false?

A medical power of attorney is granted in writing based on the wishes of the patient. Age and birth order are not relevant. If your Mom has not...

House left to 3 siblings after mothers death. 2 want bought out, brother living there. Did not pay mother while living there.

This depends on how the house was 'left' to you. If the home was left in a will the will needs to be probated, and the probate process will define...

You've asked two different questions: the answers are 1) in order to grant a power of attorney you need to have capacity to understand what you are...

That depends on the terms of the PoA. Some PoA's allow access to information at any time, others restrict it. Some are 'springing' powers that...

Estate representatives want to sell estate property to pay Debt.

Whoever has authority under the will or the intestacy law of the state your father (?) lived at the time he passed will be the person who should be...