Why does the wife & children have more authority when a brother, sister, or, another relative passes away in the family?

I agree with attorneys McMahon and Majors. If the decedent wanted to alter the scheme of decision-making set forth by the legislature, he or she...

If the decedent executed a quit claim deed while he was of sound mind, you can challenge it, but will most likely not be successful. You should...

I bought a boat and was promised it was ready for the water and when I took it out the motor blew up.

It depends on the sales contract, whether it was warrantied or whether the purchase was "as is."

Does the eldest sibling have more legal authority in making a decision in a funeral/tombstone matter?

No, selecting a tombstone is not a legal matter. It would have been nice for everyone to have been consulted, but it is not required for this type...

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What needs to be done to obtain a legal name change?

http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/SuperiorCourt/Self-ServiceCenter/Forms/CivilCases/civil_cvnc.asp I have pasted the link to the...

I would not sign the release in the form presented. Either the estate is lazy or withholding documentation to which you are entitled. Request a...

What happens to an LLC if its listed owner is a corporation that has dissolved?

If the corporation was administratively dissolved for failure to file annual reports, it can be reinstated for up to six years. You want to make...

How can I remove 7 people from property if I can't find them or if they are unemployed and can't afford the upkeep?

Your attorney is correct. You can buy out the siblings' interest or file for partition after the probate is closed. Until then, the siblings are...

Wrongful Death in TN; dived among adult children, and of the adult children that has expire previously the parent..

This would depend on whether the decedent had a will or not. Generally there would not be compensation for the party who pursued the lawsuit but...

My dad was the executor of my grandmother estate . He passed away before we could settle .

You will need to petition for appointment of a successor executor. Work with a probate attorney if possible.