In 2009 my brother as Executor for Moms estate never filed for probate. Can I file for probate?

If you do have a cause of action against your brother, you need to act sooner rather than later. As a practical matter, the longer you wait the...

As a beneficiary, am I entitled to an update to the estate progress and assets?

My fellow attorneys have provided you with some very solid answers. You don't mention whether or not you are a beneficiary under your father's...

My father just passed away and did not leave a will. We have checks made out to his estate and a bank act with no beneficiary

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. The last thing you want to deal with right now is the probate system. The good news is that...

The witnesses can also use a declaration under penalty of perjury instead of an affidavit before a notary. It sounds like you are doing this will...

My father died with no will, can my brother file to be executor without my knowledge?

My colleagues are correct. . If there is no surviving spouse and the petition requests appointment but not nonintervention powers, you will receive...

Is it possible, under Washington State law, for a parent to revoke an adoption of an adult child?

It might be helpful if you posted another question explaining what it is you are really trying to do. Presumably since this is an adult, you are no...

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Inherited foreign real-estate what options what do we need to report ?

I suggest you contact an estate planning attorney with experience in Indian inheritance laws. There may be an indian estate tax issue that a...

Can we remove my wife's mother from the deed on the house?

You can't really "remove" someone from a deed (unless maybe there was an error and you are correcting a deed). You can give away, sell, or...

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Should I obtain legal representation for when my signature is required ? q

If this is a settlement of disputed claims, can you afford not to have an attorney? Many attorneys will offer a free consultation, or a flat fee or...

Can I subpoena my mom's former attorney?

I agree with Mr. Alexander, you should start by contacting the attorney and asking. Many attorneys don't keep original wills anymore, but most will...