Can son inherit even though he was not named in will?

You should ask the attorney handling the probate of the will. He would be an heir if he successfully contests the will, or you fail to probate it...

Letter of testimony will is present?

File the will for probate and have a hearing to admit the will to probate and appoint you as the executor, once judge signs order file your oath...

How can I transfer or gift land to my children as cheaply as possible?

Not sure how land affects you for Social Security--maybe Medicaid. Need more facts. Gift deed would not be expensive if you have a copy of the...

Sorry for your loss. Because your husband died intestate, his son will own one-half of the house if it was community property as well as one-half...

How should money from the sale of land be divided among beneficiaries?

More facts are necessary to answer the question. Was there a probated Will and, if so, did it leave the property to the children free of trust or...

Does a codicil that changes the co-executors of the will also apply to the trustees of the trust?

The codicil and the trust agreement are separate documents. Changing executors by a codicil would not cause the trustees of the revocable trust to...

My wife passed away, my name is on the deed but not the mortgage?

Did your wife have any children with a man other than you? If so, you do not own the entire house unless the deed was a survivorship deed. You...

How can I get financial power of attorney for my dad?

You need to take your father to a doctor who is qualified to determine whether or not your father has the legal capacity to execute a statutory...

If you want to be successful, you should hire an experienced probate attorney to make the required demand and handle the follow up. The executor...

How can I force the closing of my grandmothers estate?

A person interested in the estate such as your mother or one of her siblings could file a petition with the probate court for an accounting and...