Notify the Department of Child Support Services of your husband's death. They will then likely file a claim on the estate (they may already have...

As of April 2018, a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule requires servicers to treat family members, heirs, or other parties (also known as...

How can I find out if my Mother-In-Law's will was done legaly, She left the bulk of her estate to one of three sisters,

If you believe the will is not valid or that your mother-in-law executed the will while being coerced or under duress, speak to a local probate...

My dad died 2 months after a fire in his house. Insurance is paying me to live in a hotel is this an asset in his probate?

No, the hotel stay paid for by insurance is not an asset of the estate. The house is an asset of the estate. If the fire caused your father's death...

How do I protect family assets from non-blood relatives?

Yes, this can be done in many different ways, but only an experienced estate planning attorney who knows your specific situation and wishes can...

What does "Not ready for court. Need DHS letter" mean?

You usually can email the probate notes attorney to ask for clarification, but it seems like they are waiting on the DHS (Department of Human...

Can a trustee run up an attorney bill because she does not know how to handle her duties as the trustee ?

You should first look to the trust document to see whether this issue is addressed in there. Usually a trustee is permitted to hire professionals,...

How do we stop a power of attorney ?

Some individuals with dementia still have the requisite capacity to execute legal documents. It depends on many factors including whether they were...

An attorney for the estate would be able to obtain a certified death certificate. Otherwise, you will have to get a court order to obtain a...

My son and I own as home as joint tenants can one of us will away the half of our joint tennancy

If you want to "will away" your interest in the property, you must transfer your interest first to yourself, as a tenant in common. This will sever...