I agree with the assessment of counsel. You need to do some legwork. See if the properties that were in his name owed real estate taxes. The...

If a person died without a will and I presume the state law kicks how the estate is divided but say years later a will is found?

Every state is different on how much time to file a will to make it effective. You need to consult an attorney in the state where the Testator...

Died just died who gets what . How do I find out if there is a will.

You need to find out if the dad's property was left to stepmom or if just in dad's name. Critical to retain counsel and get answers to these...

How can a sole beneficiary (inherited from a special trust) get access to his funds/accounts from the executor or trust lawyer?

Retain a good lawyer and request an Accounting of the Trust/estate assets.

My dad died is my mom responsible for his medical bills

To be candid, you really need to unpack all the facts with a local practitioner who can give you specific advice in this very tricky area.

As prior counsel suggested, you need to consult with an estate planning/probate attorney asap to discuss this matter. It might be necessary to use...

My sister is POA for my mother. My mother wants to do a quit claim deed to put her home in my name.

I suggest you consult an attorney on this point because your mother might need the value of the home to support her. Additionally, if she is...

You most likely just need an amendment to the trust and either a codicil to the Will or just a new "pour over" will. Pretty basic and reasonably...

How do I know when a will is filed?

I have to believe that the County is back open. Call them to see if the Will was filed then request a copy of it and see what it says, you can...

YOu can do a refusal of letters to spouse, a refusal of letters to creditor (depending on the value of the funeral expense). These are applicable...