Mr. Fromm's answer, as always, is correct. I would like to add that often the best way to learn of a decedent's financial accounts assets is...

What Court or judge will give me an order to correct a death certificate? Marital status is inaccurate. How do I start?

Go this website: http://health.nv.gov/vs.htm and click on Affidavit for Correction of Record If you have the necessary documentation you will...

You raise a tricky issue. The estate's lawyer is not your lawyer. If the estate lawyer chooses to talk to non-client heirs the following...

Although I live in California, I am executor of a $250,000 estate in Florida. What are the most cost effective next steps?

My advice to you is shop for a lawyer on price and reputation. You can check the lawyer's rating on avvo.com and you can call the Florida Bar to...

If a Nevada client came to me with your situation, I would ask a bunch of questions to try and evaluate what I thought the case was worth and how...

Personal injury fee and costs

You raise a very important and sensitive question. Since it looks like a small award I suspect your attorney was also disappointed with his net fee...

How do i start a probate on my father's will? it has been 10 1/2 months since he passed.?

You need to consult a local lawyer. Before doing so, you should try to estimate the value of your father's estate as this will determine what...

How does executor of a will pay final bills plus funeral exp. when the bank account is jointly owned by someone else

As a general rule, jointly held property passes automatically to the survivor when one of the owners dies. As Mr. Katz points out Nevada law has...

Mr. Frederick's answer makes some good points. Under Nevada law--I'm assuming your mother was a Nevada resident--the successor trustee of...

How to know if I should avoid this particular lawyer

You can always call your state bar and ask if an attorney has any discipline history. As pointed out in a previous answer avvo.com is supposed to...