Yes, you can force a sale through a Partition Proceeding. This can sometimes get expensive as it is litigation. Settlement is a better option if...

Is an individual bank account considered an asset in a "Pour over will?"

Your question isn't totally clear to me, but if an asset is not a "joint asset" it will generally funnel through a pour over will and go into the...

If I pay for my mother’s funeral expenses, can I get reimbursed by the estate? Do I then become a creditor?

Under the Probate Laws, funeral expenses can be reimbursed before most other claims. Of course, this may depend on if it is an insolvent estate. ...

When the seller dies and there is no named person to act on his behalf, is the one purchasing the property still liable to buy??

Probably yes. A Personal Representative will nee to be appointed to act on behalf of the estate. Since that can take some time, a Special...

Can executor change the name on a inheritance check to something other than the who the deceased designated in their will?

It depends. If the Will is in Probate, it is public record. It should be filed in the County where the decedent resided. It would be a good...

How to file an objection to a petition?

The Probate process can be very tricky when contesting to a personal representative's fiduciary duties There are court proceedings from filing...

What are steps the executor must take to distribute assets as described in a will?

Depending on how your assets are titled, your assets can be distributed a couple different ways: 1) If they have beneficiaries listed, they can be...

My mother passed away 1 year ago I am an only child she did not have a will. How long can I squat in her house?The house is paid

I am sorry for your loss. If your mom did not leave a surviving spouse, her entire estate will pass to you through a Probate Proceeding. I...

My father died leaving no will? What happens to his estate?

I agree with the prior two answers. It does help a ton if all siblings get along. They can nominate you. You did not mention your sibling's...

How to I draft a Letter Testamentary for informal probate in Minnesota?

I agree with Attorney Cohen. In addition, the issuance of Letters Testamentary will not close the Probate file....things will just be getting...