My mom just passed away can I legally run a credit report to see if she had any debt?

I can't tell you whether you are legally entitled to run a credit report. However, I can tell you that such action is unnecessary as you are...

I agree with my colleague. Your grandmother expressed how she feels. You disagree. This is not grounds for the court to set aside a will.

Will cashing a check as an executor, via a class action settlement (Countrywide), be liable for any of the foreclosure debt?

If the check is for a settlement, it will not trigger any liability. It appears to be separate and distinct from the foreclosure. In addition, as...

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One of the duties of the executor is to pay all valid debts of the decedent. Your inheritance does not take priority over creditors.

How do I obtain access to my deceased wife's personal savings account? The account was opened in Washington, DC.

You can probably gain access through small estate administration, which is a simplified procedure to transfer title and gain ownership of property...

Must Children Severed by Adoption be Notified of Probate Proceedings?

No, you have not established a precedent by sending Brothers #2 and #3 notice.

I want to change my son's name; judge ruled against it 2 years ago; how do I get it overturned; no dad involvement.

You would be required to refile your request. Perhaps you can find a pro bono attorney or an attorney that works for reduced rates. You might...

If a person die an only own a car. She has a retirement death benefit that is due to me. Do I have to open an estate?

The retirement death benefit passes outside of any probate proceeding. You will probably have to send them a death certificate and fill out any...

How to stop a will being probated in an other state ,not the state they were in the last 5 years.

You can use the Find A Lawyer link on Avvo to locate a Virginia probate attorney. Good luck.

Can a house that im a heir of be sold without my permission and how do i get access to the house?

If you are legally determined to be the heir of the home, then the divorce court would not have any jurisdiction to order the house sold. You...