My husband grand father died and he has property still in his name. how can we change it?

Get a copy of the will and take it to a recommended probate lawyer practicing in your county.

Can a retirement account and/or life insurance be considered as part of an estate?

Not if there were named beneficiaries and the insurance company did not require letters of authority or make checks out to estate.

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Deed of Trust

Leaving your name on the title and mortgage i.e. deed of trust, secures you as against your wife not paying you off. It does not secure you against...

I am co trustee with a corporate trustee

The language of the trust would tell you your level of discretion and ability to act alone. If there are contingent beneficiaries be certain to do...

Even if the friend is successor trustee you may be a beneficiary. A court petition can likely force production if the friend has a copy. You will...

My mum left her will with my two sister names has co executor but will is it the probate court at the moment still for signture

Any interested party can file in probate court. You do need an attorney to move this along. If an estate is open you need to petition to have a...

How do I find out how much the house & property are worth. Do I go by the county assessment or do I have to get an appraisal?

You should have an attorney work this out. There are normally title and recording requirements as well as probate requirements. As far as price for...

Can the executor of an estate require an heir to appear personally in another state other than home state to get funds from will

I doubt the probate court or will would require that, and in your position I would advise sending letter for executor through the attorneys office...

Powers of attorney are way too powerful. Steer clear. A car dealer locally signed off the title to the trade in and didn't. Complete the new car...

How can i put my name on my deceased mother property in Detroit Michigan? After my brother has abandon me and the property & tax

If you cannot get a waiver or disclaimer the court would want a hearing or you would be responsible for half the value to your brother. Just...