How do I help my mom with joint accounts and her husband has passed and she is mentally ill never sent out copies of death certi

Sounds like there are two concerns you may have, The first is if your mother is mentally ill, she may need assistance. Guardianship may be an...

How do they determine the value of estate to tax inheritance when annuities were already taxed? One beneficiary, not related.

I agree with Mr. Brightwell's answer. You, along with the 99% of the population, do not know, and therefore do not understand, various assets can...

I found unclaimed funds for my Aunt in NY, can I get help to claim it? What type of attorney is required?

Since you Aunt died in NY, then any probate, or other related procedures related to probate but is not a probate, such as a NY equivalent of Nevada...

What if i write a Will in Nevada leaving everything to my partner but do not name an Executor?

First, to do as you write is not wise, especially when you can easily nominate someone to be a personal representative (executor is now an...

Why would an attorney be on a deceased persons unclaimed property?

I agree with Mr. Miller's answers. I will address your language "funds held in a fiduciary capacity." This says to me the possibly your...

What are my legal rights to be compensated to move when person i was caring for dies?

In short, unless you are an heir (meaning blood relationship wishing 2nd degree) named in the deceased's will, or otherwise provided for by...

Do I need to probate my father's will and pay utilities he owes?

If what you write is true - only $2,400 in a bank account, no probate is required. However, before you can gain access to the account, the bank...

Affidavit of Heirship Question?

I agree with Mr. Nelsons answer. The status of the title to whom account name is held at the date of death of your father is the controlling...

I agree with Mr. Nelson's answer. If what you write is true, then your sister has several duties to you as a beneficiary, such as duty to keep...

I am an heir to an estate. My sister, executor, withheld almost everything. She spent a lot of it. How can i see accounting?

I agree with Mr. Nelson's answer and you should likely seek assistant with an attorney competent in probate, and your sister's spending habits have...