If a will names an executor, the court will appoint that person as the executor unless there is a very good reason not to. If the wife was named as...

I need to know what to do about my grandfathers will.

Probate proceedings are a matter of public record. If you live in the town in which the probate occurred you can go to the courthouse and view...

Am I the victim of fraud?

I have to partly agree and partly disagree with Mr. Lassen in your case. Mr. Lassen has made a business and advertising decision to charge...

My name is now on the deed to my mother's house....what does this mean?

it sounds like since your mother died without a will her house went half to you, the only child, and half to your stepfather, her spouse. You...

The executor is legally required to serve certain documents to the court and to the beneficiaries. The precise obligations of the executor will...

Does the executor get paid on money that does not go into the estate (insurance policy paid to a son after the parent passes)

What I can tell you is that in Nevada where I practice the executor's statutory fee which is a percentage of the probate estate is limited to what...

If I transfer the cars my dad owned free and clear into my name, do I bear any responisility for any of his debts?

How are you going to transfer the car from your Dad's name to your name? If you need a court order to do so, the court will probably want some...

What should my sister expect after hitting a man with her car?

To Mr. Levar's answer I would emphasize that your sister should ask the insurance company provided attorney whether he has any conflicts...

Can I sue my doctor for failure to screen for rectal cancer ?

To Mr. Lassens' answer I would add the following, if you don't mind my being blunt. Some of the first things a medical malpractice attorney will...

I hired an attorney to handle my divorce and he has done nothing. Can I sue him for malpractice?

It is impossible to say from what you have written but your allegations suggest that you might have a case. Ideally you would contact a California...