How do i get my mothers name on my grandparents house that was willed to her?

A probate proceeding likely will be needed... your post does not include all of the information necessary to make that decision... i.e. what is the...

What paperwork do I need to file?

Court orders are all different, so I would need to review the court order, as well as the deed on that property as it exists currently. Also, you...

I suggest that your starting point should be to obtain two documents from the IRA custodian --- (1) a copy of the signed beneficiary designation,...

The tax impact on each of you is not your biggest question, and is likely to be minimal... but in true lawyer-fashion, I encourage each of you...

A power of attorney is not an option in this case. You need to tee-up a conservatorship proceeding at your earliest opportunity. I strongly...

Is a waiver for a will required in all states.?

You absolutely should consult with counsel... you could unknowingly waive your rights to an inheritance. Some common things that individuals are...

A friend died and she told me prior to dying (cancer) that she had willed me a real estate lot. How can I find out?

Ideally, your friend may have told someone she trusts where she left the will. Some common places are: (1) safe deposit box at a bank or a safe...

What do I need to do to start the probate process?

Your question is quite surprising... typically, any time a lawyer can send you a bill, they normally jump on the opportunity! Your first steps...

When you are appointed as executor of the estate, and the only heir, but there is a surviving spouse (estranged for many years),

The other lawyers who commented are exactly on point that you need a seasoned lawyer advising you on this case. The fact of the estrangement and a...

I strongly encourage you to hire a lawyer to do the transfer of the timeshare. A couple of hurdles you're going to run into --- First, the...