My father died and I only have a copy of his will in which everything was left to me. I am his only child.

Well, I'm assuming that your dad was not married, right? If that is true then you are entitled to any assets with or without a Will. Since it...

Are my siblings and I liable for our recently deceased father's debt?

The answer is, generally, "no" as to whether children are responsible for a parents debts and "yes" as to the probate process. The purpose of a...

My mother recieved a check with our name on it from the selling of our house before her death isnt half of the check mine

My you have a complicated situation. It is not possible to give you "good" legal advice without knowing a lot more about all the...

New evidence

If you have an attorney representing you in court then I would strongly suggest that you ask him or her. However, assuming that you do not, then...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

I too will agree that Mr. Zelinger gives a very good explanation as to what you should be considering. Most individuals over age 55 should have...

What difference is there between a living will and a power of attorney?

A good question. A Living Will and a Health Care Power of Attorney are similar, in that, they both deal with medical decisions. The difference...

Do i need to open a estate account for a insurance check under 5000

You should be able to use a Small Estate Affidavit; however, using the document is not without risk. You are stating under penalties of perjury...

Do I have to obtain a case "service list" in order to file a small estate affidavit claiming monies due my now deceased father?

Mr. Long is right on point with what a "service list" is and how it can be found. As to whether you need an attorney, the answer is maybe. It...

Can/should I change the way my Mother's Will is written?

Well, the other two attorneys are correct in their observations. Likely you will have an unhappy brother when he becomes aware of what your...

I am sorry to hear of your father's situation. Although it is very difficult to say without actually reading the Will, generally since "his wife"...