My uncle passed away. I am executor of will but do not have a copy. How do I get one

I agree with Jeffrey. You should exhaust all possibilities to find the original Will and, as others a have indicated, finding the lawyer who...

My friend has POA on her Alzheimer male friend that she lives with (5 years) . His salon unit rental business is failing.

This is a difficult situation for your friend. Generally, an agent pursuant to a power of attorney cannot be compelled to act, and an agent may...

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Mother recently passed away. Does credit card in her name have to be paid before estate transfers?

The answer to your question depends on a number of things. What does her estate consist of? Is it in a Trust? Is there property in joint tenancy?...

Would a flow-through entity, trust, or privately-held corporation be better?

This is an estate planning and business succession planning issue. It is complex and involves multiple parties. Your parents should be doing this...

You must file the Will regardless of whether a probate estate is needed. There are many questions and issues to be explored with an attorney...

My father passed away a little over one yr ago, lawyer sent bill now to me for 300.00 to close estate, no probate, what???????

First of all, $300 could be as little as one hour of time. Some attorneys may charge more, some less. It depends on the years of experience and...

My grandmother passed away and was sole owner of her home valued at $45,000. Does this have to go thru probate in order to have

I see you are from Michigan. The answer may depend on the state of her residence when she passed. There may be other alternatives, but the answer...

How do you resolve conflict between selection of siblings as trust fiduciaries. Especially when the grantor is torn between

The decision on appointing a trustee is a highly individualized one. Many factors are involved, including family dynamics, the size and complexity...

Can I be held for breach of contract if the so called contract wasn't signed?

The devil is always in the details. I cannot tell from your question whether any services were provided or not. If no services have been provided,...

I agree with the previous responders, and especially the philisophical response about treating a cold. Sometimes, we need to keep things in...