My mother passed away owing 71000 on her house that is worth 50000

The mortgage company will be your best starting place to discuss options. Nobody other than the estate will be liable for the difference. The...

Regardless of marital status, each of us has the right to choose the agent for our Healthcare Power of Attorney. One's position as spouse does not...

I received a two party check. My name is secone First person passed away before signing. Parent. May I sign her name.

Unless you have been given the legal authority to sign this check on her behalf, it would be considered fraud for you to sign her name. Have you...

Can estate in VA be held lieable for funeral exspenes

The answer depends on some specific facts that you haven't given here, but I can say that burial and funeral expenses are typically an expense that...

Indiana, can the executor set a deadline to the heirs for bills to the estate that they have for work they did for the estate.

Most states also have a deadline by which time all creditor claims must be filed against the estate. Depending on the laws of Indiana, you may...

What can I do about my mother's estate?

Mr. Frederick has given you some wise counsel regarding the Will. As to the attorney who had been dragging his feet for years, I'd say it's...

Do all wills in tennessee have to be probated

While I am licensed only in Colorado, in most states whether or not probate is required depends on what assets are owned by the decedent at the...

What is the process for setting up an estate in St. Louis, MO for out of state family members?

You should contact a qualified estate planning attorney in the Missouri, probably in the St. Louis area. Most of the assets you described in your...

Is a set aside probate if the decendents assets are less that $50,000.00 with no real estate involved

Your question is a little unclear. In most states, if there is no real estate and below a certain dollar value in other property, there is no need...

Can a POA take money from the estate and open a POD acct and name himself as beneficiary?

It sounds like you need to speak with an attorney about this. When an agent is acting under a Power of Attorney the agent is a fiduciary, meaning...