Mother just passed away...can my 2 brothers have someone house sit without me agreeing to this person. ...

First, if you don't trust your brothers or the women they hired, you should employ your own attorney. Thing will probably just get worse and, in...

My mother had a will drawn up before she passed. Is there a time limit for her wishes to be carried out?

If your Mother was a Missouri resident at her death, there is a one year period to open an estate. There are also other limited actions that can be...

I read that probate is expensive. How much does this process cost?

The probate court costs are usually minimal and are determined primarily by the type and amount of assets subject to the probate process. If there...

I have requested the bank statements for the past four years from the trustee my sis of our mothers estate.

You didn't say whether a probate estate was opened after your Mother's death. Even when a trust is in existence, it may be important to have a...

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You need to consult an attorney immediately to give you advice about your specific situation. Don't delay or you may waive your rights by missing a...

Disagree with Motion to Continue, what do I do? Do courts normally grant continuance when a lawyer is not needed?

Most courts will allow one or continuances, depending on the circumstances. More importantly, it sounds like you need a continuance to allow time...

My car was broken into on the parking garage where I live and pay $100 a month. The company is saying they are not responsible.

Your apartment/parking garage lease probably has a clause that addresses property damage and stolen items from vehicles. Review that document and...

Father passed away in 09 from bone /kidney/ gall bladder cancer.. smoked for 40+ years Mother had lung cancer.. lived

You need to consult with an attorney who has experience in tobacco claims and litigation. Try googling something like "plaintiffs' attorneys /...

My friend was injured by a suspect fleeing in a sustained high speed police pursuit during rush hour. What should she do?

In addition to Attorney Barrett's suggestions, you need to examine your auto insurance policy to see if you have collison (or possibly...

Can the executrix charge a fee for handling probate?

In Missouri, Sec. 473.153 RSMo. provides for a statutory fee to be paid the personal representative and I am failrly certain Texas law does as...

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