What to do when witnesses claim no memory

If this is important to you, hire an attorney in the jurisdiction where the contest is being heard. Use the AVVO Find a Lawyer search tool to...

The Will is only going to address probate assets. Assets that are in trust are not considered probate assets. If everything is in the trust then...

With the rules governing special needs trusts you must be careful. Whose money went into the trust? Was it your money that funded the trust through...

Does a POA give you the right to purchase land from the estate?

There are general fiduciary duties for the agent under a power of attorney to avoid conflicts of interest, not to engage in "self-dealing" or to...

How does the state know about probate if someone passes without a will

Your question is a little unclear, but retirement accounts and 401k's generally have a beneficiary designation and are therefore not subject to...

What are my legal/financial obligations as the only living "Next of Kin" for my adopted brother, he is now deceased.

I don't see where you have any financial responsibility for your brother's debts unless you volunteer to assume them yourself. They may be asking...

Is a social security number required to add someone on your insurance policy?

The insurance company might want it to pay a death benefits claim, but obviously your mother isn't dead yet. They don't need it to list you as a...

You should be commended on your recognition that even young adults should have an estate plan, particularly when they have minor children. In...

While a year may seem excessive, without seeing what was filed with the court, it would be impossible to determine the cause of the delay. It could...

Can an estate administrator take a fee for their services

As has been shown, the amount of your fees are set by statute. Unless you are the only heir, it wouldn't make much sense not to take a fee. If you...