May I distribute and wind up an Arizona estate when there is a pending legal claim?

You do need legal representation. The only safe way to distribute is with the court's approval. Most likely you will not get approval or if you did...

This is a complicated situation that really needs the expertise of a real estate attorney as well as a probate attorney. Such factor as did you...

Am I entitled to any of the money my step mom received from my dad's death?

There is a question of proving that your step mother promised you $15,000 and then a question of did you either do something because of the promise...

How do I get a copy of a will?

If you know who is named as personal representative or executor first contact them and ask for it. If you are unsuccessful you and you know who the...

How do you get funds when there is no beneficiary listed, no will or executor of an estate?

Statutes define who the heirs are (intestate statutes). Once it is established who the heirs are it will depend on the size of the estate what...

The answer is yes but the time limit is "a reasonable time". Assuming all administration has been completed there is still 120 days after...

Durable Power of Attorney & Owed Federal Restitution

The fact that the individual is the agent under the POA does not mean he owns any of the parent's assets. Therefor, the parent's assets should not...

Can a person with a conviction for false reporting to a police officer be appointed poa in Az

I am aware of no restrictions in AZ by statute or case law concerning an individual with a false reporting conviction acting as an agent under a...

How can I look up references of an attorney to determine if he/she is an honest reputable attorney

You can check with your state's State Bar to determine if their have been complaints against an attorney. You can also look at profiles on AVVO.

My husband died a month ago. We were living apart. I went to the social security office and completed everything there I need

Technically, it is his executor/personal representative after being appointed by the proper court who can get information and collect assets. As a...