My Grandfather passed away and we shared joint accounts, of which all are now frozen. What should I do?

I agree, there is some information missing about why the accounts are frozen. One of the reasons to hold joint accounts is so that the survivor...

While my parents where alive they received medicare and medical assistance. Does state has any say about property

In addition to the above, please note that the estate's personal representative is required to notify the California Department of Health Services...

Do i need probate, or just a settlement

Where you stand is going to depend on a review of the actual transfer deeds: how and why the property was transferred from your mother to your...

Can I be sued for breach of contract?

Certainly she *can* sue you for breach of contract, but I doubt she would be successful. The question will be: When she handed you the check with...

As with my colleagues, I strongly suggest you notarize the trust document or agreement. I teach estate planning to paralegals at the University of...

As an estate planning attorney located near Camp Pendleton, I often have military families ask me that question. Based on the information you...

I'm sorry for your loss. With no surviving spouse or registered domestic partner, your son's minor children will be his heirs, equally, under...

If an heir is dead and you don't know if he had kids, then what?

I believe the administrator is incorrect. Granted, I don't practice in Georgia - you should call a Georgia probate attorney to confirm - but in...

I have a will written by a lawyer. Can I make a new will using an internet site that will superseded 1st one?

Typically, a new will only supercedes older wills if they have a clause that expressly revokes it. In other words, you should see language similar...

Your will should not be notarized. If it is a formal will it needs to be witnessed by at least two witnesses. Some attorneys prefer to have...