My widower father died 1/23/14; my sister and I are his only heirs and I'm appointed personal representative in his will.

You can complete a small estate affidavit if there are any items that have title. Search the web for that term and you will find many forms. If...

Is there a set time frame where 1 must remain alive to assume right to survivorship in GA?

This is a question for an attorney in GA.

My brother is stealing my mothers money. She is 85 years old, and he signs for loans against the house, and directs money from

You need to find an attorney in the county where your mother lives to file for conservatorship. Hopefully you know where she banks and can get the...

Estate settlement.what percentage should my attorney receive?

That is between you and your attorney. Generally they would received the reasonable value of their services for the work they did on the probate...

Mom in CA and dad died. Mom inherited dads portion of his parents home in OH. Does she need to pay tax on that?

Mr. Perry is correct. Also, if the amount received was gain from the estate passed down to the heirs, there may be some tax due. Her accountant...

Your existing IRA as it stands would not become community property but contributions during a new marriage might. Therefore your new wife would...

I Need A Final Ruling on A Civil Court Case, In Certified Written Form.

First, if this case is in Sacramento, go to their website and put in your case number and all documents that are available in the case should be...

Does the co -executor have the right to change a will?

She has no right to change the will. The will must be probated however (you mean if any contests it), by the person named as executor or any other...

The personal representative cannot take possession of the assets until 40 days have passed so yes, the bills will have to wait if there is no other...

My father died with no assets. Therefore his will does not need to go through probate. Do I have to "file" his will elsewhere?

Within 30 days of the death you need to lodge the original will with the court. Short of that, you should not have to do anything else.