Can I refuse to be named a beneficiary for my mothers will?

If there is a probate proceeding to transfer the land, you may file a disclaimer in the probate court. The disclaimer would be specifically...

What type of accountablility can we legally demand of our dads executor?

In Wisconsin the executor (Personal Representative) must file with the court and give all heirs a copy of the inventory. In addition, they must...

Potential liabilities of personal representatives for decedent's taxes, related penalties/interest

Let me reiterate the prior answer and that is that you personally are not liable to pay the taxes of the decedent unless you have engaged in fraud...

No personal representative/administrator is personally responsible for paying the bills which I assume is your primary concern. If there is no...

House registration

I am sorry for your loss. However, I would suggest that you do what is necessary to retitle the house now if at all convenient. If not...

Pets in Estate

On a slightly different note, you might consider protecting your pet with a pet trust. Wisconsin is one of the few states in the country which...

When reading your question carefully, it appears that you have said that you used your will to name beneficiaries to your IRA. The Custodian of...

Past probate, 440k estate can't satisfy the smallest of benificiaries.

Quite often clients do things on their own to invalidate the best laid plans of their attorney- such as changing accounts to payable on death...

North Carolina probate laws, distribution of assets when father dies intestate

Probate is opened in the state and county where the decedent resided. If property is owned in another state an ancillary probate proceeding can be...

AL probate law, how is an estate distributed/settled if there is no will

All states have rules regarding how to distribute an estate for someone who dies without a will. This is called dying intestate. Generally...