What does filing a declaratory judgment mean?

Declaratory relief is a remedy available to parties who need to have a legal situation clarified. When one files for declaratory relief, he/she is...

How would I go about accessing my deceased fathers bank records without hiring an attorney? The estate is in probate.

I agree with what Mr. Zelinger said and while neither of us practice law in Texas, there is probably a Texas state form for objecting to a probate...

Generally, a judge cannot force the sale of a house in probate. There are some minor exceptions. For example, in my county, there is a probate...

Inheritor has not heard from executor advice needed

I agree with the comments of all the other attorneys here. Three simple things you could do would be (1) to file a request for special notice, (so...

Residuary estate, main beneficiary of the residuary estate dies before all distributions were made leaving..

The facts you stated are somewhat unclear, especially your reference to the charitable beneficiaries, but if there are persons who were entitled to...

When an administrator of decedents estate sells real property do they have to publish it in the news paper ?

I assume from your question that you are the Personal Representative of the Estate. If so, the question whether you need to publish a notice of...

What can I do when my sister holds the CA POA over my father's medical care and she has restricted my access to him.

The health care power of attorney your sister has does not give her the authority to restrict who can see your father. Her powers and authorities...

What happens to a parents house when they pass away and there is no will. Can the house be locked up. Siblings don't get along.

I assume from reading your question that your mother is still living. If she is competent, and especially if you are the closest to her of her...

How can I find out without probate court approval if I am indeed a beneficiary?

It is unclear from your question whether you are a beneficiary with the right to take now, or only after your uncle dies. If the trust could still...

Why would a large, professional asset management firm renounce their position as executor of a large estate?

The asset manager's expectation of an inadequate potential fee would be the most likely reason an asset manager would decline the appointment as...