Probably not. Normally the premium for the first year of a bond is not proratable. Second and subsequent years are different; however, that is...

When settling a probated will, is the executor responsible for for paying the probate attorney out their own money

In the end, attorney's and other professional fees required to administer the estate are paid for with estate assets. However, in many instances,...

Re: Transfer on Death titling of real estate in Illinois , is this working out, or is it frought with problems?

A Transfer on Death Instrument may be a suitable document in certain circumstances. Generally this means properly being left to children equally. ...

Does a legal will drawn up in Alaska 35 years ago stand up in Minnesota in 2013? It only address a 1st marriage with children.

My, that is quite a question. The only safe answer is to consult with a probate attorney in the county in which your father resided. The attorney...

It has been almost two years waiting and being patient with the attorney formal acct done/taxes done etc. It would have been ...

You have at least three options: 1) You can send the attorney for the estate a letter asking for answers to specific questions. 2) You can...

I live in AZ and my mother was in a nursing home in CA. Her will and her annuity named only me as beneficiary.

You need to sit down with a probate attorney in person for advice that is specific to your situation. The attorney needs to review all of the...

Mother passes away, 1 month ago. Leaving home and bank account to be inherited her 3 sons, and 1 sibling.

Well, if I were your brother I would like to live there rent free too! However, I am not thinking that you or the other heirs think that this is a...

What to do if believe fraud was done in my fathers will by a caregiver?

Courts are not very favorable on caregiver's receiving large portions of someone's estate unless they are related to the person. It would be...

How do i get what was left to me by my brother's will & HIS wife had him sign papers while he was in dementia and override his

What you are saying is something that is heard by probate attorneys quite often. However, the challenge is PROVING that your brother did not have...

If a family member gave you items they didn't want can they ask for them back

That is an "Indian Giver" question. Mr. Pankowski is right. You can keep the stuff but that would probably tarnish her opinion of you even...