Do i have the right to my mom will, and how can get a copey of it

My colleagues are both correct. You are entitled to a copy of your mother's will, as it is or will become public record after her death. If she...

Does a person with administration of an estate have complete control?

Once the court appoints someone to act as the administrator for an estate, that person has a fiduciary duty to the estate. If you believe that...

What happens to my next of kin's body & estate if the body is not claimed from the California Medical Examiner's office?

If you do nothing, the State of California will step in and handle the remains. If the estate is small, you may want to contact a California...

My father passed away in 1996. My mother was appointed Executor of his estate which consisted of a Home.

This is a duplicate posting of the same question. The underlying question remains the same... Why would you want a higher appraised value?

You have received good advice thus far. California does offer a simplified probate process for estates with a gross value not exceeding $150,000. ...

Mr. Frederick is correct. The security interest that the finance company holds in the property will permit repossession if payments are not made. ...

Probate process or small estate in Arizona? Do I need an attorney, what should we do?

My colleagues are correct in their assessment of your situation. If, as you mentioned, the creditor is pursuing your mother, she should consult...

Homestead Exemption in Arizona for my mother who is co-signer for my deceased sisters debt

Your facts are not completely clear. You should consult with a local probate attorney to examine your sister's estate and how to best proceed. ...

Do I have any legal rights as a step mom?

I am a California lawyer, so you will want to confirm this information with an attorney from PA. Where a stepparent has a relationship with a...

How long in the state of California does a person have to provide a second will exempting the first will. I call it a sleeper.

Here's the underlying question, who has the supposed newer will? Can you contact that person? If they in fact have a newer will, it should be...