You as personal representative MIGHT be able to report the truck stolen, but even you might have issues with the local police or sheriff. They can...

There are usually safeguards in the probate process, but it depends on where the case is filed. An ex parte petition is not really the proper way...

Ex-wife has no legal rights. There might be something in the divorce settlement saying she is entitled to something at his death, or it might...

If there is a pour over will that says the beneficiary of her estate is her trust, you should ask the bank if you can claim the accounts with a...

It depends on the terms of the trust. Is the other trustee in favor of dissolving or just not joining the opposition? Generally speaking, when...

I agree. If the jewelry is no longer in her estate at the time of her death (because she gave it away while she was alive), then the gift in the...

Probate administrator never tells us anything before she does anything for the probate. What should we do?

In addition to the answers already provided, when selling real estate, the Administrator does have to serve a Notice of Proposed Action on your...

A power of attorney overrides a conservatorship, except that when there is conflict between an agent under power of attorney and a conservator, the...

How do I best hold inherited land with my sister 50/50 split to maximize legal protection and minimize tax?

All of these attorneys have offered good advice, but what you really need to do is talk to an attorney in Mississippi. You need to find out what...

My dad died intestate with an estate worth no more than $5k. Must I go thru probate for such a small estate?

If your dad own real estate in another state, you'll likely need a probate in that state. The life insurance may possibly be claimed with a small...