Do I need probate?

I'm sorry about the loss of your husband. While I only practice in Colorado, since no Indiana attorneys have replied yet I thought I would share...

If there is real estate and personal property involved, does Virginia law require the will be filed / probated?

While I only practice in Colorado, in most states if the Executor nominated in the Will does not take care of things someone else can file the...

How do I gain power of attorney?

I'm sorry about the loss of your spouse. To clarify, a Power of Attorney is only valid when the person is alive. Typically a Power of Attorney is...

Mother passed .left estate to her four chileren. Will says her companion can stay. Can we charge rent to cover tax & up keep.

The answer largely depends on exactly what your mother's Will says. If it is a straight Will without a Trust and the house is left to the four...

Health Care decision Power of Attorney

A Colorado Health Care Power of Attorney should be notarized in order to prove that you are the one who signed it. There is no requirement that the...

Is it a conflict of interest for a lawyer hired to represent the estate to evict one of the heirs from the estate?

Mr. Lampert's answer is correct in Colorado. The attorney for the Estate represents the Personal Representative and the best interests of the...

At least in Colorado, a new POA would not automatically supercede a previous POA. In order to ensure that the previous POA is not honored by any...

Does a nursing home patient have the right to sue the nursing home for another nursing home patient sexually abusing her?

I am so sorry you had to ask this question, that's a horrifying situation. Whether or not the nursing home is liable depends on whether they were...

Can my step-mom inherit all?

Based on the limited facts you have given it doesn't sound like your stepmother could inherit everything. If your father said in his Will that it...

Mother died 11/27 King County WA, Probate filed Spokane WA Feb. 10, I am a beneficiary.

I'm sorry about the loss of your mother. Typically you should be able to contact the court (or the personal representative) and request a copy of...