Is it possible to bypass probate for money in an out of country bank account?

How and why was the money in a Hong Kong account? Was this an account held in a brokerage firm or street account? It sounds like a probate estate...

My mom passed away and had a signed beneficiary check and we haven't got around to cashing yet can we deposit without trouble

I agree that this question is a little unclear on the facts. However, it's most likely that an estate will need to be opened for your mother's...

I am so confused regarding s.s. benefits in my state.

Yes, you need to consult an attorney knowledgeable in social security benefits.

If all the statutory requirements have been met in allowing notice to creditors and properly closing the estate then it is most likely that the...

Do I need to file with the probate court?

Most likely yes. Depending on the statutory requirements in your father's estate and the nature of the assets, it is most likely that the Will...

Final distribution court paperwork.

As a matter of practice, in order to ensure that neither the executor nor the beneficiary get left holding the bag in this transaction, I usually...

My great uncle passed. My aunt inherit the income from his estate. However, I can,t find the exact charity on the net.

I am not clear on your question. You say that your aunt inherits all income from the estate but then you reference locating a charity. If you have...

What are my grounds on paying an estate debt, when there is no money in the estate, probate fees, hospital and credit card fees

Were any of these claims disallowed? If so, has the period run for them to bring a civil suit? These are all things that you need to clear up with...

Does the will have to go through probate before assets can be distributed

Yikes! It always makes me nervous when people talk about transferring assets and not paying creditors. Before you do anything with any assets, you...

How do you purchase property that is owned by your family estate.

If the property is truly owned by the estate and there is no specific devisee, then you need to work with the executor or personal representative...