Can an informal marriage license serve as affidavit of administration of an estate of a deceased person

Your common law marriage license can be used as proof of your right to inherit from the estate, but it is not an affidavit for probate purposes. ...

If my dad pays an attorney for his services, does that mean he is my father's retained attorney?

What you describe appears to be out of line. If your facts are accurate, your father should seek out snother experienced probate attorney immediately.

Can I personally do an application for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary even though I am the Executor?

There is actually more involved with the probate process than a two page letter. Hopefully you can find an excellent probate attorney in your area...

You might be able to manage filing the Affidavit without a lawyer (although not recommended). Use the Avvo "Find a lawyer" tool and I am sure you...

What is the process for probating a will?

First begin by finding out if your sister is able to probate the Will, perhaps she lacks the time, ability or finances to probate the will or to...

What can we do about getting my fathers house after his girlfriend put it in her name after he passed ?

Contact an experienced probate to put a stop to what is happening. Don't delay.

Can they take me to court or take the money from my account for medical bills ?

The other attorneys are correct in that you cannot be legally required to pay the outstanding bill, even if it were due back in 2007 - HOWEVER, if...

Probating expenses in more than one state.

Generally, expenses are charged for the estate not for each property, regardless of where the property is located.

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You are not being sued as if you are accused of doing something wrong, you are most likely just being notified that the estate is being probated. ...

How to distribute deceased father's estate

Actually, even though she may have abandoned her life estate in the residence, she may still have many valuable interests as a surviving spouse. ...