Father passed....no wife....what happens to his estate?

Dad's estate passes to each child in equal shares. If dad owned a house or otherwise had assets over $150k, his estate needs to be probated. ...

Is it professional for Attny and heir to have P.O.A., Executorship, Probate Attorney, and then become Judge in the same case?

Mediators are most often attorneys. Attorneys get appointed or voted to become judges all the time. To answer your question....yes.

MY deceased uncle died several years ago, and his wife died to 45 days ago.

If no will, property passes by virtue of intestate succession, i.e., bloodline. Speak with a trusts and estates attorney in your area to further...

I agree with Mr. Frederick. Your mother's half is now your fathers. Texas is a community property state and it appears that your father has both...

My oldest brother, executor of my mother's estate (father deceased) failed to include oil and gas rights assets in probate.

Hire a trusts and estates attorney in the county in which your mother resided. If there was a probate, it needs to be reopened. If your...

If appointed administer of a estate in probate and I need a bond to be waived, if there are 4 heirs and only 1 wont sign

Your only options are: 1. The will waives bond; 2. All beneficiaries are adults and waive bond; 3. All heirs at law are adults and waive bond;...

NEED A LAWYER

In California, the attorneys and personal representatives are paid by the estate and which payment is statutorily determined for ordinary services.

Does your name have to be on the deed of a house in order to inherit it due to death of the spouse in california

I agree with Thomas. Here, we have both separate property and community property. Best thing to do is to contact an estate planning attorney who...

California tax question for trusts

I agree with Steven. Ask the trustee if he, on behalf of the trust, has been timely filing the trust's income tax returns. Also, ask for copies...

What advantages living trust offers over will?

Trusts have several advantages: possibly help save on estate taxes; ability to avoid probate; ability to save time and money in case of...