Dad died several years ago. No assets in his name, all belong to mom. Will not filed with court yet. Is that a problem?

From the way you posed the question it sounds like filing the will is only a legal formality because everything passes outside of probate to your...

As a probate lawyer in a different state--I do probates in Nevada and California--I was interested to see how your question would be answered....

What do I need to do? Probate or can I do it myself?

Unless you signed to be liable on any of your mother's debts, you don't have to do anything. Her underwater house is not your problem unless you...

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Can a house be sold before probate in Wisconsin?

As other lawyers have pointed out the house need not go through probate if titled to dad and stepmom as joint tenants. If the house was solely...

In probate may I use the sell of a house to settle creditor?

I agree with Mr. Sullivan. You will not be able to sell the house or collect on the policy without court paper work showing you are the personal...

Do I have to get a court order to correct her name in the probate court. It is wrong on her death certificate

I agree. Go the health district first with appropriate documentation. The probate court judge will figure it is the job of the health district to...

How do I file my mother's will in Las Vegas, Nevada?

You can file the will but it will cost you $18 and some inconvenience. If you do file, bring a copy so that the clerk can give you back a...

Entire wheel assembly snapped off while driving at low speeds and smooth road. Potential product defect/liability.

Something like this happened to me over a decade ago. I had bought a new "demo" Chevy car and my family was driving on the highway. Suddenly the...

Can I Sue Walgreen for getting me the some one eles medication

People who criticize lawyers for doing too much suing usually have in mind a case where the person doing the suing wasn't really hurt. However, as...

Does a probate judge need to understand Federal Law?

All judges expect the advocate of a particular legal argument to cite compelling legal authority, usually statutes or court decisions. Some judges...