What are my options for getting the executor to settle an estate in a timely manner?

You need an Illinois probate attorney to advise you on your options.

Should I wait for mediation?

You need an attorney to advise you what is the best course of action based on the applicable facts. You say there is no valid Will--yet the ex...

In Texas, if a Will leaves real property fee simple does it automatically include the mineral rights as well?

To know what you actually own, a title search needs to be done. Ig your grantor owned the mineral rights and the conveyance did not reserve any...

You need to have an attorney review the documents in order to know your legal options.

Can a company be required to honor commitments made in writing prior to a person retiring?

The contractual provisions of the policy will determine your rights. They need to be reviewed to answer your question. If you do not understand...

Where on the Internet can I find a Power of Attorney form for Texas and a Physician's Directive form for Texas?

If these issues are important to you, then you should hire an attorney and do it right. It should come as no surprise to you that many DIY legal...

Can a person probate a will without the assitance of a lawyer? My mother passed away leaving her home to her three kids.

You need to hire a probate attorney who can ask the relevant questions and look at the Will in order for you to find out your options. If an...

How can I find out if my fathers will was probated? My father lived/died in Brewster County, Texas.

Call the county clerk of Brewster County to find out if there is or was a probate proceeding for your father's estate.

My mother passed away without a will, how to I finalize her account?

You will need to discuss with a probate attorney whether your mother was considered to be domiciled in Texas. If so, it is possible that the small...

Do I need to file a will that is 7 years old id I am named an heir?

You need to hire a probate attorney to find out whether on your fact pattern, this Will can be admitted to probate as a muniment of title under the...