I know my uncle had a will and I know it was drawn up by attorney, I have tried to obtain a copy from him to no avail

It sounds like your uncle is alive. He is under no obligation to disclose it to you and his attorney is prevented from even acknowledging an...

You should contact James Frederick who practices in Michigan and is a frequent contributor to Avvo. Use the Find a Lawyer feature to locate him.

You do need to supply your executor with you social security number. You also need to decide whether your attorney is the right attorney for you,...

I agree with my colleague. Hire local counsel to represent you in the probate and act as agent.

Does a person have to pay child support without a court order

You are required to provide for your daughter, even without a court order. I would consult with a family law attorney to determine what you...

Can I get out of a lease early due to medical issues?

You can talk to your landlord and see if you can get out of the lease, but the landlord is not required to agree. The landlord is required to...

You are correct. The car is not part of the estate.

Will filing an Affidavit of Survivorship help me to get my name on the deed to my family home?

Unfortunately, it will not. You will need to probate your father's estate. If your uncle had no will, it's also possible that under laws of...

Did not lodge/File Will to the courts within the 30 day Period, Will there be any issues?

No, just file it as soon as possible.

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My brother past away, I am next of kin, I do not think he has a will or any money he was on public aid. He had credit cards and

You will not be able to close his account without a small estate affidavit. However, if the amount in your brother's bank account exceeds his...