What steps do I need to take to handle my deceased mother's estate

This question depends on a lot of different factors. For example, did your mom have any estate planning documents completed before she passed...

Can I use a will instead of small estate affidavit to access bank acct of deceased?

Typically, the will itself is not sufficient for a release of a bank account of a decedent. The will only nominates someone to act as Personal...

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A person who has custody of a will and is listed as the personal representative is required to deposit with the Register in Probate the original...

How long does the executor of a deceased person's will have to register the will in probate in Wisconsin?

A person who is named in a will to act as personal representative shall deposit with the Register in Probate the original will within 30 days after...

I need a estate lawyer.

I would strongly suggesting talking to an Oregon estate planning attorney. The type of situation you are describing requires an examination of any...

Does a stepchild have any rights to personal property or life insurance of a stepmother that has died

If a formal probate action was opened when your father passed away, the County Register in Probate, should have copies of any probate documents...

The personal rep to my husbands home, sent letter that says: pay money, turn the deed over to her, or she will foreclose.

Seeing how the deed is titled, as well as the mortgage, would be necessary to answer your question. An attorney would also want to see a copy of...

Is it illegal for my sister to use her Power of Attorney to remove money from my mother's bank accounts before being in probate?

A Power of Attorney document only has authority during a person's lifetime. In other words, when your mom passed away, the authority given under...

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My husband is n nursing home and gets Medicaid help. Can I give the home to my son? My son is Durable Power of Att for both

Gifting assets outright if a person is on Medicaid can cause problems if not handled correctly. I would strongly suggest contacting an experienced...

I need a lawyer to draw up document for my mother. she has cancer.

Depending if your mom has any other documents in place, you may want to consider both a Health Care Power of Attorney and a Financial Power of...