Mr. Reed and Ms. Goldsmith are correct. For a situation like this, it is best to consult with an attorney to see what options are available.

Ms. Goldsmith is correct. Generally, a proposed guardian would need to serve you with court documents, including a "citation." The citation...

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm certain there are many attorneys who frequent this forum who would be glad to consult with you and give you an...

I agree with the responses above. I echo and emphasize the need for you -- especially with the facts you have articulated -- to obtain legal...

If the property is located in Japan, then I would expect Japanese law to apply in determining how the property will pass upon your wife's death. I...

Most attorneys give free consultations. Search on this or other platforms, and call any estate planning or probate attorney to discuss. Best of...

This is a tricky question. The short answer is ... kind of. I'll explain. It sounds like you are all "joint tenants" on the property. When...

The responses above are correct. You do not have a right to this information, and frankly, it's unlikely you would need this information. ...

The short answer is no. There are methods of acquiring title through adverse possession, but that would require much more time. If you want to...

Ms. Webber is correct. Best course of action at this point is for you to reach out to the family, and encourage them to retain counsel.