We need a will, DNR and medical power of attorney.

There are a number of ways to accomplish your objectives. The choice is yours and will depend upon the type of property that you own, the size of...

Father passed away without a will... How do we get an executor named? Do we have to employ a lawyer?

In order to get an executor (personal reprsentative) named, you need to file an Application with the Probate Court in the county where your father...

Who will get what if someone died without a will?

I'm sorry for your loss and the confusion raised by the circumstances. I will give some brief summary answers to your questions, but I suggest...

It is common to have a single personal representative (PR) handle an estate. However, parents often name multiple children as co-representatives. ...

I'm the P.R. for a CO estate. interment was in PA. The family grave has not been marked in 2 years. who decides and how?

You have the authority as the PR to have the stone engraved. However, it would be wise to proceed with caution and after receiving legal advice. ...

Can an Agreement to Close Estate require a beneficiary to sign it prior to being paid his disbursements?

This is a common procedure to expedite the process and get the estate closed where there is no known dispute. If you agree with the final...

Does step children have rights to estate if no will?

Almost all of us have a mix of probate assets and non probate assets. The distribution of probate assets are controlled by a will or state statute...

In an insolvent estate, must all assets with value be sold by the PR to settle outstanding debts? What constitues "with value"?

Stop. Before you take any action, pay debts, or take control of assets, you need to see a probate attorney. All three attorneys gave you some...

Permission for executor to sell home?

If the estate is in unsupervised informal probate, you normally do not need permission from the probate court to sell real estate. Your situation...

Whats the best way to stop the government getting my inheritance now that my friend is desceased. her name is Eurmma McClinten.

You will need to talk to a lawyer, fill him or her in on some additional information, and go from there. First, where was your friend living at...