Do I have to probate dead sisters will a second time to get unclaimed property?

I'm guessing they want fresh letters testamentary. You can get those for peanuts. Call the county clerk and order a new letter and see if that...

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Is the threat of a 'Trustee' to withold the regular monthly stipend to the Trust's beneficiary legal?

Trusts are all unique creations, so the answers depend on the wording of the trust, but without specific language authorizing it, a trustee can't...

If my wife died owing (medical) debts, am I still allowed to use an affidavit of heirship to transfer her real property to me?

The debts aren't your big issue, but that the son from prior relationship is a joint owner. You have a life estate, but you just can't make the...

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I am in search of an attorney to establish a will with oil royalties involved.

Husband would have to do the estate plan for royalties, as they are probably his separate property. Also discuss with an attorney whether...

Can someone explain what a "life estate" is?

If you have a life estate, you can live there for your whole life. If you don't own the entire property rights, which a life estate is only...

Will I have to pay income tax or inheritance tax on beneficiary money from my father's checking account?

No to both

I filed a affadait of heirship in death of mom,was i wrong to file the affadait or what should i do next

It sounds like a will needs to be contested, so that it is not probated. A will can be admitted to probate on the Monday following 10 days after...

Giving up my rights to the estate does that mean I was included in the will?

Your situation is unclear to me, but this is clear: DO NOT SIGN ANY WAIVER WITHOUT CONSULTING A LAWYER. If the will is being probated in New...

We have legal guardianship on our adult son due to an accident that left him with a brain injury. Do we have rights to baby?

I know I'm going one step beyond with this answer, but someone with a brain injury requiring he have a guardian should not be fathering children,...

This should be a question you direct to the attorney who probated the will. It sounds like the accounts are POD's/JTWROS accounts, so the...