If you are mentioned in a will, you are considered to be an "interested person," and must be notified of the contents of the will when it is...

What form do I need to be named administrator of my mothers estate?

This problem may be a creation of the bank that holds the mortgage. A probate lawyer could look closely at the facts and help you. If the property...

My spouse was named executor of her step father's large estate several years ago. Several years later she wants a divorce.

In general, income either party receives during a marriage is considered marital property and belongs 1/2 to each party. Conversely, gifts and...

Can my siblings make me sell my part of the farms we inherited

I agree with the other attorney answers, but would add this: If the property is currently in probate or trust administration after the death of...

Legal guardianship of minor child

According to Wisconsin law, a guardian can be nominated by you in a will, or another document that is signed in the same way as a will (2...

Living Trust documents

Your questions are good ones. A living trust package can easily be designed so your minor child is cared for, and his assets are looked after until...

The estate is being contested and I no longer want to be PR as it's causing me too much stress. Can the judge force me to stay?

I agree with the answers of the other two attorneys. One issue to also take into consideration is the PR fee. If you resign, there may another...

If I am a PR and I also have a valid claim against the estate, can I pay myself? There is enough money in the estate to pay me.

You are right to be concerned because it is an "interested" transaction. You do not want to give anyone the opportunity to claim later that your...

My mom died and did not have a will and she has an open account with the credit union and i dont know who is executor

I am very sorry to hear that your mother died. There are many questions to be answered before you can tell exactly what you should do in this...

You must look at the deed that transferred the property to the brothers. If both names are listed as "Grantees", without any indication whether...