Is it legal for an executor of an estate to randomly choose the value of an asset (house) and buy it without any consequences?

I would not advise a personal representative of an estate in WA to sell himself real estate from the estate without an appraisal and court approval...

You are the Administrator of your father's intestate estate at present. I agree with the advice that your father's widow and any children (or...

Don't you have to be competent for Washington Probate Procedure? To be notified?

I'm going to assume your question is what should the personal representative of your grandmother's estate have done if you are legally...

My husband passed 5yr. ago. I'm his beneficiary.cant cash last pay. We owned nothing.no money 4 a probate lawyer? No will

When you say you "can't cash his last pay," did you receive an actual check from his employer? Most employers use direct deposit these days. If you...

How to handle uncle's house who died in '05. 3 sisters & 1 brother in law left. Title still in deceased uncle's name.

Correction. In my original answer I misunderstood and thought your mother had predeceased the uncle. Ms. Brewer is correct. And yes, as I...

How to handle uncle's house who died in '05. 3 sisters & 1 brother in law left. Title still in deceased uncle's name.

Here is a description of the intestate law of CA: http://www.mystatewill.com/statutes/ca_law.htm It does sound right that the estate would be...

Does a foreigner who is not a US resident and not living in the US obligated to file taxes if married to a US resident?

This, from IRS Pub. 519: "If, at the end of your tax year, you are married and one spouse is a U.S. citizen or a resident alien and the other...

Hi. I was wondering if I had the right to my dads will. He just died a week ago and I asked the person handling his finances

If there is a will, whoever has the original is almost certainly required to file it with the court. If there is an estate passing under it,...

How do I contest a Will that has already been filed in Taney County Missouri?

You may be able to contest the will on the basis of lack of capacity or undue influence, although these are generally difficult cases to prove. If...

Do I need a business Lawyer?

Yes, you need to consult a skilled local business litigation attorney who can interpret your agreement and the performance of both sides. There may...