It sounds like your younger sibling either has a grudge against his brother and is trying to keep family members from visiting, or is playing a...

How can I get an answer to a couple questions about the Estate I'm an heir to

The answer depends on a lot of factors such as is there a house that needs to be sold, and have all the creditors been paid? For an intestate...

My understanding is that your unemployment benefits are based on the fact that you were laid off and are looking for work. They do not take into...

Is it really "your" house? If this is being done in probate it probably means the house is owned by the estate of someone who died. Most likely, in...

The court will require that the terms of the will be followed exactly. Any adjustments need to be done after the probate distributions are made.

How do I lay claim my step-father's estate?

The only chance of your getting anything is if a Will is discovered that names you as a beneficiary. Without a will the assets go to the heirs at...

How can I insure that my home will not be taken from my significant other were I to be placed in a nursing home?

The best way to handle this is to transfer the house to an irrevocable trust. That trust can take the place of your current will and leave the...

Do I need to make out a POA for Finances?

Beneficiary designations only cover who gets the proceeds when you die. They don't do anything for managing the policy or account when you are...

There is no requirement for having your POA witnessed in Wisconsin

Only if you don't want the Will to be valid. I'm amazed the Nolo program doesn't tell you this.