My cousin died. I am one of several next-of-kin, but the only one willing to help contact creditors, etc. I can't afford a

You have no legal liability for the debts of your cousin and no liability to assist his creditors. I would suggest you save your efforts if the...

Should this be reported to the DA or to the police department?

If you are a beneficiary of the estate I would contact the estate's attorney to inquire as to the valuation. Oftentimes before all assets are...

Hello, my dad is in nursing home. he left cc debt. we cannot pay it. we offer to pay half. cc will not accept. what can we do?

Is someone legally in charge of your father's affairs? If not, someone needs to get a power of attoney if he is competent to appoint someone and...

I agree with Mr. Frederick's response. Every state requires notice be given to legal heirs at law whether they are named in a Will or not; this...

Distribution of real property

I would retain a local attorney knowledgeable in real estate and probate matters - lots of facts to consider and to which you will need to apply...

Deeds vs. Wills

I agree with Mr. Selden that you need to determine the name on the deed. I would suggest that you contact the register/recorder of deeds in the...

Can a part of an estate be distributed prior to the sale of the house. the whole estate is divided by 4

I agree with the first answer. You really need to consider the amount of time between selling the real estate and finally closing the estate. If...

Can I sue my relative for loss of money due to estate settlement being held up, and stock is now worth substatially less?

Although not impossible, it is generally very difficult to obtain a judgment for loss in value of investments. If the assets represented a large...

Although not licensed in NY, I agree with Mr. Chan's comments. The only variation is that an executor generally has to seek court approval to make...

Does the Attorney and executor get paid on gross amount of estate or net amount after all bills are paid

The answer varies state to state. When it is time to settle the estate you will get a petition for final settlement that should set forth in...