For most people, there isn't much difference between being sued personally for the accident or being sued as the administrator of the estate. ...

How do I prove ownership of a house my father owned without a will and my brother, only other living heir not contesting at all?

The only option that you have is to bring a probate petition. There are different procedures that can be filed depending on how much your father's...

The proper procedures would be a probate matter. Either the house is community property, which would be a simple procedure for you, or the house...

How to stop probate due to unrecorded grant deed recorded after a probate has been opened?

In similar situations, I have found that the granddaughter needs to show that the unrecorded grant deed was valid. I've had to bring probate...

You may be a beneficiary, if there is a will that gives you an interest in the estate. You should review the will or the petition for probate...

How do my sisters, who paid debts on behalf of the estate, ensure that their loans are recognized at final distribution?

You can pay these advancements without a creditor claim. It is important to document how much is owed to each of your sisters. You would list...

My brother had a brain annyrum in aug of last year. All would like to know how can I be apart of his finances and not his wife.

Are his disability checks from SSI or SSDI? Your brother can name a payee for the checks so that they don't go to his wife. Or you can get a...

Can the Petition for Heggstad be file more than once

You'll need an attorney to properly file a Heggstad Petition. Call or email an attorney for a full consultation.

What can I do when my siblings are not honoring my mother's living will?

It's possible that your mother needs someone to make financial decisions for her. That may be a durable power of attorney or a conservatorship,...

My mom passed, her house was recently sold and closed. How long before disbursement’s? No communication from trustee (her son)

How long the trustee takes to make a distribution would depend on the trust administration. Trustees don't distribute any funds until after...