Do I need to get an attorney to get items back that belong to my son after his father died since his family will give them to hi

You should be able to request a death certificate directly from the county where his father passed away. As far as the valuables go, you should...

There are a couple of issues raised by your question. First, as executor he has the ability to make all decisions related to administering your...

What are my rights regarding my deceased father's estate?

Hello Rachel, the answer to your question depends on two things. First, the way the property was owned at the time of your father's death. Second,...

A family member passed away and has a car we want to pay off.

You need to provide proof to the bank that you are legally entitled to property he left behind. This is either done through a probate proceeding...

Can i add more than one name as the testator, such as husband and wife together both as the testator?

The difficulty with doing a joint will is that there could be complications not adequately addressed by a joint will. Do you have any separate...

What it the length of time you can put property in probate in FL after a person has deceased

Your question isn't quite clear. Was there a probate for mom's estate? Who was supposed to receive the property under her will (or FL state law...

My sister with alzheimer's refuses to sign a power of attorney. What can we do to legally to care for her?

I'm so sorry about your sister. My mother had Alzheimer's so I know what an awful disease it is. Unfortunately there is no way to make your...

My Dad died In 2006 Nassau County Surogates Court, by an estate attorney that came to our home. We discussed as a family

Mr. Browde is correct, you need to find the attorney who drafted the documents. In most states, nothing is filed with the court until someone...

While I don't practice in California, typically a decedent or his/her family is responsible for paying for a burial or cremation. Whoever signs...

Question about filling out the inventory and appraisement forms

I would strongly agree with Ms. Kelly. I have had several people come to me with a mess they've created trying to handle their own probate. My...