The Executor of my Great-Aunts Will wants to appoint me as the administrator of the Will. Do I need a surety bond?

To be honest With you, your question does not make a lot of sense. An executor is somebody who is named in a Will the executor cannot appoint an...

It appears that probate will be necessary assuming that the house was just owned in your parents names (not a living trust or land trust). The...

Trust/estate ? Illinois. No probate as all in trust. Been over a year . Does anything have to filed in court to close it?

You confused me a bit when you say court isn't necessary because all the assets are in the trust and then ask if you have to file something with...

My unmarried mother passed away & did not have a beneficiary listed for her mutual funds. Does this have to go through probate?

I would agree with Ms. Johnson. You should set up a consultation with a local probate attorney to discuss your options. The bottom line with...

Will I go to jail.

You really don't think an attorney is going to advise you to do something illegal, do you? You should consult with a probate attorney to see if...

How can a person pay an estimated tax on time for a Trust when money hasn't been received?

It would be wise to hire a tax advisor or CPA to assist you with this matter as you could be held responsible for losses and/or penalties for...

Probate surety bond

Usually the terms Administrator means that you are proceeding through probate court and the deceased person did not have a Last Will. However, you...

Joint accounts will "vest" in the survivor on death. However, your brothers or sisters could sue you (if you are the joint owner) and allege undue...

Is there a way to avoid kicking an executor out if he is not following the deceased,s wishes? He is our brother.

You a fairly complicated situation that allows no simple answer. You need to hire an attorney to represent your interests and I suggest that you...

My dads dying

Attached to this answer is a link to the Colorado Department of Human Services - Adult Protection. Based on your statements I would encourage you...