My aunt passed and left me executor of her will. In closing her bank account she had a beneficiary. I can not locate her. what

If the beneficiary survived, then the account does not belong to the probate estate. So, you need to discover whether the beneficiary survived. ...

Does the surviving spouse get to keep/own their jointly acquired home and furnishings, or would his minor child own a portion?

Let me add that if this is a probate -- as opposed to a planning issue -- then you can't be kicked out of your house. You have a life estate. If...

I need a international probate attorney that will know uk law because my partner is over there and inheriting 1.3 million and I

If you don't trust the UK lawyer, consult with another UK attorney. There isn't "international" probate law. It is all country by country, and in...

When is a Last WILL and Testament not legal in courts tx

Mr. Pippen's answer is correct and I write to add this for the benefit of other readers: Saying that "i wrote my mom's will" is the equivalent of...

Can a copy of my mothers will be used in probate in the state of Texas?

You've received excellent answers, but let me answer an implied question. Your mother's stated desires, unless contained in a legal will, can not...

Grandmother died with NO will. She had 2 sons. 1 living ( w/ 3 living children) 1 deceased ( I am 1 living child). Texas law???

You are an heir to 50%, so you need to consult an attorney to get your share. An heirship proceeding and administration is needed and since Uncle...

My niece wants to give me guardianship of her 3 small children, what do I need to do?

There is nothing automatic about who will be guardian. Sisters don't necessarily beat Aunts, and more importantly, one who does have priority...

Qusetion about what to do about possibly inherited mineral interests in Oklahoma

Based on working on Oklahoma oil and gas interests, you will need to probate the will in Oklahoma, but that isn't a big deal. The oil & gas...

My mom passed away 9 months ago and was 1/2 owner of 3 different properties. She was'nt married,i am only child. am i 1/2 owner

You need to do an heirship and administration. Should be routine since there is nobody to contest. You have to prove to the court you are the...

Sanrda's estimate is pretty close assuming no contest and a guardianship of the person only. Whether costs can be waived depends on the daughter's...