What do I have to do to hand over my power of executor to my brother?

You would resign as executor and your brother would be appointed as successor executor. This will require court approval if the estate has already...

Am I legally required to set up an estate for my late husband and am I responsible for debts that are in his name only?

If there are no assets that require probate, then there's no reason to open an estate. You aren't responsible for debts unless you have agreed to...

How do I probate my grandfathers estate which is now in foreclosure?

You should hire an attorney, quickly. You can't do it yourself, so instead of spending time asking about how it is done you should just locate an...

What type of lawyer do I need for my case?

Whose home is it? If it was your grandfather's home, there's a chance that you can sue the PR for failure to preserve an estate asset. Whether that...

My father died from asbestiosis quite a few years ago,we are still waiting for our checks,how long does it take?

That's more of a litigation/personal injury question than a probate question. It depends on the nature of the settlements and the status of the...

Florida: probate escrow account

This is the type of question you should ask the attorney for the estate. That being said, though, I don't think you'll find any hard and fast rules...

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It's not completely clear from your question. But if they are telling you that the estate has been closed, it could mean that the judge has...

How can her son coach her to change her will when everyone knows she has had several brain stem strokes and is not of sound mind

If you believe that your mother is being appropriately influenced and isn't of sound mind, you should take steps now to put a stop to that. One way...

In almost all cases, it's best to stick with the attorney that you have if you can. Talk to the attorney, explain that you feel like you aren't...

What's the best way to have my will give equal shares to 5 heirs when 2 already owe me money?

One way is to have them sign a promissory note that will be included in your estate. Then, when they pay back the loan, it will be distributed...