What do I need to do?

I assume that your father left a will naming your sister as executrix. It is your sister's duty to probate the will and to open the estate to...

My mom passed away without a will, do I have any legal rights to my moms property she bought with my stepdad?

I agree with Ms. Tournet and Mr. Raymond. You should contact a succession attorney to discuss these issues, to handle your mother's estate, and to...

Does the policy owner need to have a will made out, evethough I am the beneficiary?

Unfortunately you have not provided enough information to answer this question. I would advise that you contact a local estate planning attorney to...

I agree with Ms. Tournet's answer, with one possible exception. You and your husband were residing in Texas whenever he died. Did you open a...

Does a will supercede community property?

I agree that the settlement funds would be separate property. I also agree that the home was purchased prior to the marriage, therefore it is...

Why is the funeral cost included in a small secession if it's already paid?

Funeral expenses are considered debts of the estate, and debts of the estate are deducted from the total value of the estate. Generally, if someone...

The executrix has fiduciary responsibilities to the estate and to follow the instructions of the last will and testament. Thus, the executrix must...

Thank you for your question. The purpose of a probate is to pass ownership of assets from the decedent to the heirs/legatees. As the house has been...

Can I get equity from my deceased mothers estate since I am the executive and estate hasn't gone through probate

You are not the owner of the home until the home goes through probate. The probate process is intended to transfer ownership of the property from...

What to do when my attorney is not doing his job.

In Mississippi, notice to creditors must be published; however, the time period is 90 days, not 30 days. To open and close an estate in...