My sister passed away 10 days ago. My mother passed 4 days ago. Who gets the estate, myself or split with my sisters husband

Hello, Sorry for your loss. The executor will have to do his or her due diligence to find any heirs of your nephew. If no heirs can be found...

My father passed away in another state and I'm concerned his brother in law was taking money from the estate, what can i do ?

Hello, Sorry for your loss. Hopefully your father had a Will. If yes, I would advise the Executor of your concerns. If not, consult with...

What are the legal responsibilities in grandparent kinship guardianship of the grandchildren

Hello, I have attached a link fro the state of NM that addresses your question. If you have further questions you should contact a local attorney.

My aunt die with a will leaving me everything.

Hello, If you are also the executor the Will needs to be probated. I have attached a link that provides information on the probate process in...

Do I need to file executorship with court if total assets are under 15,000 mobile home daughter is on title now successor

Hello, I have attached a link that explains the process to probate a small estate in CA. If you have further questions, it is recommended that...

I found items on lost money.com that were my maternal grandfathers (savings accts, and a life ins policy). Can I claim them?

Hello, While your Mom is alive, those assets belong only to her. Unless you are her agent, you have no right or authority to make any claims...

Please see responses to the same question you posted this AM.

How does a will differ from a trust

Hello, If you want your estate to avoid probate and your beneficiaries protected from creditors, the trust is the way to go. It may be more...

Mother passes away one yr ago , still nothing done, 11 heirs. divided in opinion , there is a will, brother executor, clueless,

Hello, Your brother, the executor, needs to have the estate probated. He should retain a local attorney for assistance. If he takes no...

Does social sec. form from MD indicating fa is incapable of managing benefits and finances due to dementia proof of incapacity?

Hello, Since the trust stated that before the successor trustee a doctor's note it needed and one was obtained, then the successor trustee can...