Is there a way a family member can get guardianship secretly without the person of interest know about it.

The answer is short and simple. No.

Most lenders and title companies will insist the home be transferred out of the estate to close the mortgage. If the house is in an irrevocable...

Is the debt to the bank subject to being paid by life insurance policies once the owner is deceased?

You need to seek out an elder law attorney in North Carolina. The answer to your questions depends in large part on whether your mother is...

If I am a co-executor of an estate, how do I get my name removed?

You say no will was found, in which case you are not the co-executor, as you claim. Without a will there is no executor named, and anyone can...

Who has the say on this, "next to kin" at a local hospital?

Normally, if there is no spouse the children are the "next of kin". However, if he executed a medical power of attorney, that person has a higher...

Husband farmed with Dad for 36 years after 18. Never paid a salary. Expected part of farm. How much is sweat equity worth?

Your "sweat equity" is not worth anything in terms of being given the property. If your father left a will, the farm will go to whomever he left...

As personal administrator of my deceased mother's estate, can I write leases for others to utilize the property?

Probably. Although, since you point out that there is a challenge in probate court, your best path is to have the probate court authorize and...

Achildless couples' will left assets to each other, or if they both die to 3 nieces. Now one spouse dies

When the first spouse died, and left everything to the surviving spouse, it became that spouses. So, when the second spouse died, whatever his...

Does a TOD will, that father left to, two siblings, one being named executor include contents of house?

If the will was never probated, the house can't be sold. Only the court appointed executor can sell the house.

How do I find out what the ein number on my trust is or if the trust even has one?

Write a letter to the trustee, send it certified mail, and keep a copy of the letter. If they refuse to respond you can file in court for an...