I'm trying to close out my fathers credit union account. It's 1,600 dollars. He passed away in January. I was told I would need

I'll let my Maine licensed colleagues give you a more state specific answer, but all states have what is called a small estate probate procedure,...

The problem with "self estate planning" is that one of the central things you lose when you do things yourself is peace of mind. Because you don't...

I need probate help, but I just need some questions answered. Do any lawyers offer help just for answering questions ?

You will need to check around but yes, that should not be a problem. Not all lawyers will do this but since you are essentially looking to consult...

I have money from probate and may have to give some to another. How do I determine how much I would have to give them?

It is unclear whether the person who died had a will or not. If they had a will and you are the executor named in the will and are closing out the...

You do have the right to contest the guardianship but I strongly urge you to at least consult with an attorney before you do that and indeed hire...

My father just passed without a will and left his insurance to me but he was living with a girlfriend of 2 years when he passed

That depends on whether Dad was living at girlfriend's place or his place. You need to consult with a probate attorney in your area right away. ...

Since this sounds like a trust administration, there would generally be no time limit and since no trust estate is the same and has the same issues...

Intestate probate

Yes, as my colleague noted, the initial value is an estimate which can be amended once you get your Letters of Administration allowing you access...

Can a trustee of an estate store property on deceased mothers land for free and allow others to do so?

This question falls under the category of maybe not but the solution is probably not worth pursuing the matter. A trustee of an estate has powers...

Regarding Estate law

Nice catch, Drew! I've caught many duplicate questions but you got this one.