Can my sister remain living in my deceased moms house even though she was not named beneficiary ?

First, I'm sorry for your loss. And I am sorry your sister is making a stressful time more difficult. Whether or not your sister has a right...

Sister will be named executor of will in probate hearing, will beneficiaries need to appear before it goes to probate judge? ?

The sister filed the application and is seeking appointment as Executor. No beneficiaries need to attend, but they will be noticed by her after...

Parent passed no will. Can sibling try and take ownership of house w/o me knowing?

If the situation you have laid out is correct (mother passed without a will, only two children total between them both parents, and no debts), it...

Who owns the home after my stepmother passes away?

You need to hire an experienced probate attorney before signing anything. Attorney Baker has done a fine job of explaining the different...

I'm sorry for your loss. You'll likely need to file what's called an Application for Determination of Heirship in the probate court. The Court...

Can my mom force me to sign the insurance benefit check over to her even though check was written out to me?

If the check was written out to your name, then you are most probably the designated beneficiary. AS the designated beneficiary, those funds are...

Since your dad died without a will, his assets passed to your mom and his children. Who receives what at your father's passing depends on the...

Being a thief or person with misdemeanor criminal charges or convictions will not disqualify a BENEFICIARY from receiving assets given under a will...

The current attorney can probate the copy of the will as long as you have a copy of the signed will. This method requires that all the intestate...

How do I go about fulfilling the insurance company's requirements?

How much is the value of the life insurance? Muniment of Title is a probate option that is far less costly than receiving Letters. And likely...