Can a person not blood related or stepchild receive the bulk of someones estate if indicated in will?

Assuming he has no living spouse, then yes, he can will his estate to anyone; and sure, there could be a dispute over things like duress or his...

I am holding $160k, for my grandmother in my bank account. Is there any tax consequence? Any legal step I need to take? Thanks

Any interest accruing on money in your account will be taxable to you.

What happens when i inherit a house with a mortgage still owed on it?

They don't care who has title as long as they get paid. Just continue to make the payments. They can't take it or force you to sell unless the...

PROBATE?

Without more info, I'd say ordinarily an average estate takes about 8 months in CA, but use a probate atty or it'll likely take longer.

My father owned 10,000 shares of private stock. He passed away earlier this year, so I will inherit it. As personal rep and

Before you transfer the stock to you, be sure you either have court approval or you've made sure that no court approval is necessary.

Generally, a will must get scrutinized by a probate court in one way or another. I'd be surprised if there isn't a local probate lawyer who'd give...

How long do I have, as executor of my mother's Will to file for probate?

Even if there's a statute in GA allowing a year or several years to file (another atty can address that), I think if you're an executor you should...

How do I secure my inheritence?

I agree that it would be ideal to have an attorney review the trust for you. It would be great if you have a copy of it; but requesting a copy...

Is there anyway i can get this shoplifting case dismissed or should i get a public defender or a lawyer?

If you qualify for a public defender, then yes, you should definitely get one; and you should get a defense attorney in any event. Also, your...

Do I have to move and can I legally change the locks while I am living there?

If there are no relatives of the decedent inquiring or starting the probate process, you might want to contact a real estate lawyer about the...