The first answer is very good. Basically, if a person dies without a will and owning significant assets in their own individual name, then the...

You have a legal right to represent yourself. It currently takes about 3 months to get a hearing and depending on the value of the house it will...

On the plus side for your wife's case, if she fell due to the defective condition of the stairs that is strong. On the negative side, presumably...

The probate court of the state in which decedent was a resident at the time of death has jurisdiction of all personal property (non-real estate) of...

If you husband left a probate estate not worth more than $100,000, we can petition to the court to set aside the entire estate to you (or to you...

Even if you had the original deed, if it was recorded after the grantor's death, you would probably not be able to sell the property with title...

Let's hope your mom gets better. Assuming she is unmarried and there is no Will, then you would inherit the property but there would have to be a...

If there was no injury or property damage you are not obligated to file a police report. If there was any injury or property damage you are legally...

You have a much better slip and fall case than most because the grab bar broke. The big question is how badly are you hurt. You should contact a...

It appears that the life insurance company is trying to get out of paying out on the policy on the grounds (they are hoping) that they can prove...