Does a personal representative have to file an accounting in probate?

I agree with parts of the above answers. In informal probate, I do not believe the statute requires the accounting itself to be filed with the...

My ex husband made me the beneficiary of his life insurance policy. Can medicaid take this to pay for a surgery I had?

I would generally agree with the other comments, but point out that it is crucial whether your ex-husband named you as a beneficiary prior to or...

Does contesting or removing the executor, fall under the same guide lines or same as contesting the "Will"?

As Mr. Zelinger said, the $1 penalty clause probably isn't referring to trying to remove the executor, unless it specifically says so. Either way,...

I would like to become the legal guardian for my 16-year old cousin; what "practice area" for lawyers is most relevant here?

I would agree with Mr. Rich's answer completely, and based on your comment to his answer, say that it looks like an attorney specializing in...

Final expenses life insurance

It looks like your claim would definitely be against the estate, although you could ask for a copy of the final expense insurance policy to see if...

How do I go about getting a letter of administration if the estate is now closed and the administrator resigned?

I agree with the answers above. It would be nice if you could use what we call the small estate affidavit to clear up this oversight, but it would...

My 16 year old is going to live with a family friend for one semester in AZ. We (I) live in CO.

I would contact the school in Arizona where he intends to enroll and ask what they require. Oddly enough, I have heard that schools can be the...

Should I file an "old" Last Will and Testament if my former spouse died?

A will is not invalid just because it is old, and you have a responsibility to lodge the original with the court if you have it in your possession....

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Is it hard for someone to request of the court to be the executor for a deceased parent wherein wife #2 took all the assets

You have not provided much detail, but it is quite possible you could be entitled to an intestate share depending on the size of the estate. You...

You will probably end up needing an attorney to help you obtain an order compelling production of the will, but you can try to reason with him/her...