With 3 beneficiaries, who is in control of the real property after probate is over and all is free and clear?

To sell, all 3 have to sign the transfer deed or title cannot be transferred and the sale completed. That could give one sibling more leverage...

Husband died march 2012 have credit cards in both name and morgage do i have to go to probate iv been paying all bill

It always a good idea to sit with an attorney for an hour and show him or her the estate planning documents, your assets and liabilities and find...

Following my mother's death, how long may i continue to legally retain her name on utility bills of her home?

As long as the utilities are getting paid I have not heard of them cutting off serivices. Maybe Texas attorneys have had a different experience. ...

Can't afford a lawyer against my dad's wife over his estate.

You need to call around and see if you can get a free consult or nominal fee one. Take all the documents that you have so the attorney can advise...

How do we find out if my father's attorney is taking advantage of him and overcharging him?

I am guessing that your father is the PR. Is he objecting? Ask him to show you the fee agreement and his billing statements. Those should give...

Can I sign a quit claim deed, to the mortgage holder, of my deceased mother's homestead property?

I doubt that you can effectiuvely quitclaim title to the lender without being appointed PR first. If the lender wants to really protect himself he...

That was 17 years ago. Something just sounds odd about a 17 year probate so I assume it has been closed and the house and funds have been put into...

Mother had my brother and sister as executors on her will. Added me as a third executor by way of codicil.

Show it to local counsel. It also sounds to me that the codicil is not effective but it is evidence most likely about what your mother's intent...

Talk to local counsel. The Trust terms might have spendthrift provisions that let you keep the funds in trust and avoid restitution. State...

Can a financial planner be your health surrogate, POA or executor of will. Is this risky or expensive.

I really prefer a check and balance system. If the finacinal planner is some type of family friend for a long time than Its is certainly...