When does money have to be paid back to an estate?

If the insurance company pays the estate after your mother passes, the wording of the Will will determine whether the proceeds from the car go to...

How can I get a copy of the will.

Every state is different, but Texas has a process to compel someone to bring a Will to Court if they won't do so voluntarily. You should talk to a...

Difficult IA probate situation.

I think what you are asking is whether the administrator can decide how to divide up the property and the answer to that question is probably YES....

Probate help

You need to consult an attorney in your area because the laws are different in every state. Generally, children are not responsible for the debts...

Is our executor of the will legally obligated to show us all of moms financials , house appraisals ,etc?

You need an attorney who focuses on probate or estates law, and possibly litigation (lawsuits). If your sister has been appointed as representative...

Hi my ex-husband died without a will and he does not have any asset, only a life Insurance policy with me as beneficiary ?

What we think is fair is not always consistent with the law. You need to hire an attorney in your state to evaluate your case based on the facts...

If my grandmother's property didn't go into probate, would it be in a trust if she died without a will?

When someone dies, the property will typically be controlled by the beneficiary designations, Will and/or Trust, if one or more of these exist. For...

My daughter passed away in June of last year. She was cremated and now her father refuses to share any of her cremains with me.

When two people disagree about a legal matter, I often recommend starting with a legal letter from an attorney demanding what you want. Sometimes...

Per TX probate law...if 90 days is the min. amt. of time to receive reimbursement of a claim against an estate, what is the max?

Debt collection is a tricky legal matter that truly does require the assistance of an attorney as the others have mentioned. You could lose your...

You should talk to a guardianship attorney and bring a copy of the Order Appointing Guardian. You can get a copy of this order from the clerk's...