I once had a probate judge take 9 months to give a ruling. There is not time limit for probate judges (or any judge) to make their rulings. As a...

Is it illegal for my uncle to refuse me a copy of my deceased grandmother's amended will when I was previously identified in it?

Under the facts that you present, you are not entitled to a copy of the 2003 will. The term "heir" has a specific meaning in probate law. It...

File location post hearings

Every clerk's office (and sometimes each clerk in a clerk's office) has its own shorthand for how it adds items to the docket. Best to ask a clerk.

You can request the court to remove your brother-in-law as trustee of the trust if he has breached his fiduciary duty or has otherwise breached the...

How can I show proof?

Proof of what? There is no way we can answer your question without an answer to this question.

What do I need to do to get medical power of attorney of someone with dementia

It would be difficult to get a valid medical power of attorney once your mother is diagnosed with dementia. Possible, but difficult. In many...

One question that needs to be answered when you speak with an attorney is, when was your sister made a joint owner of "all" your mother's accounts...

What happens if you are found guilty at the trial because your lawyer did not present important evidence for the case?

The first thing you do is go to jail. Then you quickly find yourself a criminal appeals attorney to see if what happened is appealable. If it is,...

How do I create an estate fro my deceased mother? I have received checks totaling less than $400 payable to her estate?

Given the facts that you present, your mother's estate would qualify for Summary Administration or even what is called Distribution Without...

Do I have to use Summary Administration?

if you are asking do you have to do SOME kind of probate, I agree with my colleagues that the answer to this question depends on how the assets...