How can I become a legal representive for my brother who has died?

If his estate is over $150,000 a probate will need to be filed in the county where he died. A probate attorney can help you do this. If the...

I need advice about a will

Generally, if you pay a attorney for an hour of their time to write your aunt a letter asking for the will, she will produce it. Legally she has...

Will this affect my inheritance rights as a stepchild?

It depends upon what the will says but certainly with stepmother in control, things could go against you. If you feel comfortable, sit down with...

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Mom's home is in joint ownership with sister. Mom died and another sister now says Mom had dementia and was forced to sign

The sister who filed the lawsuit will have to prove that mom had dementia and that the dementia was severe enough to either cause her to be...

Ny siblings gave me nothing after selling parents home for 350 k months later my momma died and ,at the time her 3 bank accts

I agree with the other attorneys that you need to sit down with an attorney and please do it as soon as possible. I know it is hard to do that...

The trust attorney and my grandmother's beneficiary scattered her ashes without notifying the grandchildren. Was that legal?

The answer to your question depends upon what your grandmother's estate planning documents said. I assume the main beneficiary was also the...

My husband of 47 years passed 4-6-2012. I have power of attorney. My name wasn't on the note, but is on the deed. What now?

If you want to save your home you will have to see an attorney immediately. You will also want to speak with a mortgage broker asap. You will...

Our probate closes this week,and was wondering how long does it take after that the checks get disbursed

It depends upon the administrator, how quickly they get the order signed and how quickly they write the checks. I suggest contacting the...

What do I do with a sibling's home and contents after death? Are there helpful people an attorney can refer me to?

The other attorneys have given you a lot of good information. An attorney can certainly help you find people who can pack up and sell your sisters...

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What are the laws on living separate & apart, & how are the possessions divided under this arrangement.

I recommend having an administrator of your father's estate named and that administrator hiring an attorney to finalize the divorce and divide the...