Petitioning a court for conservatorship is the first step. Alternately, you may wish to simply contact the probate investigator in your county...

If you were a known creditor, then the executor had a duty to serve you with a special kind of notice that the estate was being administered. If...

I am in the middle of a divorce

You need to find a divorce attorney quickly.

My farther past away 2wks ago. Not believing he had a will who then would inheirit his estate?

If your father lived or died in Montana, then a probate will likely be necessary there. However, if he owned real property in CA, then there would...

My mother died intestate on 06/11/2007 leaving assets in California and Missouri. Do I need a probate lawyer for both states?

If your brother is mishandling estate assets, you definitely need a lawyer. If you have little income, you can try Legal Services for Seniors out...

Do I have to provide a Medical Power of Attorney, my sibling is mentally ill and lives in a nursing home?

I encourage you to call the county ombudsman's office (look on the internet for an Alliance on Aging or other state advocacy group for seniors). I...

I need help! My grandmother died 8 hours year and her living trust has never been settled or even filed in a court.

I am licensed in CA, however, the trust should be administered under Indiana law. Your aunt cannot decide to do nothing. Normally, trusts do not...

Can a realtor sell a house of a person who died before it sold?

I am not licensed in NC, however, the house would be tied up as part of the probate administration for a certain amount of time. In addition, the...

I have guardianship of my nephew and would like to move. Are my guardianship papers still valid in another state?

I am not licensed in FL, but guardianship laws are somewhat standardized across the country. You will likely need the FL court's permission in...

How can my Husband arrange for visitation with his 3 kids in CA when the mother of the kids has a restraining order against him?

I am licensed in California. I would first check with the court in the county in which the children live to see if mom really took out and...