You are correct to beware of a lawyer who asks for upfront fees - but if the fees are for court costs and the check is made payable to the probate...

I am the named executor & trustee for deceased parent. Divorce parent died in 2009. What & how to file an extension.

For your parent's personal income taxes, you can file a regular federal Form 4868 extension form. You can get one here:...

My children waived off their father's estate without knowing what's in it.

You've asked this question (or a similar one) a couple of months ago. If the estate has not yet completed probate, they MIGHT be able to revoke...

Can I create a stocks and shares ISA for a partnership?

Given that you are referencing monetary values in pounds sterling and talking about "ISA" accounts, I assume you live in the United Kingdom. In...

Can I stop my sister from taking money from our dad's bank account?

Either your father will have to revoke her POA or you will need to get a court order removing her. You might also be able to report her for...

My daughter wants us to take her 13 year old because she can't handle him.

You will need to be appointed as the legal guardian by the probate court. Most of the counties in California have "self help" websites that tell...

Will I inherit my father's houses when he dies?

I agree with Mr. Taylor. But if your father does happen to die without a will, you and his wife will share the estate. The exact percentage each...

If the estate closed without a house being sold does title have to be transferred to heirs prior to selling?

What do you mean when you say the estate has been "closed"? If there was an Order of Final Distribution, it should have specified how the house is...

Who gets reimbursed first during an estate, administrator or funeral expenses.

You need to find out what the rules are in the state where your brother resided. In California, for example, the administrator's fees have a...

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Executior fees for Oklahoma Trust, Gross Value 5 - 6 million. How much?

You say the estate has been "a battle". Without knowing exactly how much of a "battle" it's been and what the executor (or trustee) has had to...