Probate/should I hire a Lawyer?

I am not admitted to practice law in the state of Washington so my comments are very general indeed! I see that an attorney licensed in the state...

What is the difference between a living will and a medical directive

I am a California attorney and my answer is only meant to be a general answer. In Calfornia, we utilize an advance health care directive which...

If one of your parents died and you were not in the will do you have any rights to the Monies and property that's not listing in

I am not admitted to the Bar in the state of Virginia and my answer is only meant as a starting point. I would certainly take the Will to an...

I am not admitted in the state of Illinois so my answer is simply a general answer. Every state has its own laws. Therefore, Illinois could be...

My brother took my mom to live with them 3 years ago. she is 89 years old. they will not let me in to see her.what can i do?

I am not admitted to the bar in New York and the first thing I would tell you to do is to meet with a New York estate planning/elder law attorney...

Form interrogatories

There is not much more that I can add to what the two other attorneys have written. Obviously keep great records, remind them that they have an...

My grandfather made my aunt his executor and my mom and her 50/50 split of estate. Can my aunt use their money to fix it up?

A caveat, I am not admitted to practice law in Texas! Generally speaking the executor is in charge of the estate, but has to act in the best...

Last Will and Testament Statutes in California

David and Janet did a great job in answering this question. I do not have much to add to what they have written other than to say that holographic...

Can the "fee" be eliminated from the executor?

I am not admitted in New Jersey, so my answer is based on California law and general law. It would be my strong opinion, without knowing New...

Can I sue the mother directly executor of estate?

I am not admitted to the Florida Bar meaning that I am not licensed to practice law in Florida. It appears from your facts that you will have to...