You would be well advised to visit with a probate attorney to learn what probate process will work best for your wife's estate, taking into...

Do I need Muniment of title in order to settle my fathers estate?

I'm sorry that you are experiencing this confusion. Often folks will set up trusts with the express desire of avoiding the need to probate their...

Generally speaking, banks are very careful not to pay out money from a deceased party's bank account unless they have documentation that protects...

You would be well advised to engage the services of a qualified probate attorney who can communicate with the title company. The attorney could...

How do we proceed with finalizing our mother’s estate?

If your mother did not have a will and your mother was not married at the time of her death, your mother's children would be the heirs who are...

You ask a very good question. It is not clear from your question, however, how your stepdad obtained what you refer to as a "life estate." Your...

It sounds like you have been thoughtful in your efforts to bring this matter to the attention of the executor of the estate. Mr. Clausen...

Can my mom and her siblings kick my uncle out of the family home if my grandparents are older?

Upon your grandmother's death, her interest in her and your grandfather's home will either pass according to (i) the terms of a valid will that she...

Upon the death of your mother, her property would pass either (i) according to the terms of a valid will that has been admitted to probate, or (ii)...

Regretfully, your mother's decision to title the property in her sister's and mother's name made each of them the owners of the property. Your...