I need help deciding if We need a separate probate attorney for our grandmothers estate.

My condolences for your loss. As others have noted, the probate process is public, and you can read the will in the court file. You certainly...

When my father died intestate, my uncle appointed my sister executor but did not file with the court. Is this legal?

You do not say where your father lived at the time of his death. A probate would have to be started in that state, and perhaps an ancillary probate...

What is required to be paid when redeeming real property from a sheriff’s sale?

In general, the debtor must pay the amount bid at the sheriff's sale, interest since then at the judgment rate, costs allowed by statute, and...

Can I ask to remove my sister a the Personal Representative of an Estate when I feel she is not looking out for the best..

Your question raises many issues and concerns. First, a personal representative has fiduciary duties to all of the heirs. She does not have the...

There is a statutory procedure for a private party to condemn a "way of necessity" for ingress, egress, and other uses, and has been construed to...

Do I need a probate attorney in AZ, WA or North Dakota? Rec'vd letter Dad had share in oil, gas,,land,mineral, & Uranium rights?

Since the property is in North Dakota, you will need an attorney there to probate the real property interests that were held by your father. If...

Is it a Title Company's responsibility to obtain proof of where a property line lies before purchasing a home in Pierce County?

The other answers are correct that a survey is not required and regarding title insurance. If the neighbor is not demanding that you remove your...

Husband sold house without Quit Claim (or any other release of interest)

The court can only make orders respecting parties to the suit and the property they own, so in a divorce the court can award the property to either...

Mom passed and I'm not sure if theres a will. My sistes the executor but we don't speak. How can I find out what's going on?

Since there is real property, the will must be probated to give the executor or personal representative authority to sell or transfer it. The will...

HIPPA Laws in WA State and contesting a will and trust.

The prior answers are correct, especially that you need to have an attorney representing you with regard to an estate of this size. Your access to...