A power of attorney is only effective while your mother is alive. You will likely need to open a probate to transfer your mother's property to you...

If it does become an issue, you should be able to request that the court correct and reissue the letters of guardianship with the correct names....

Consider submitting an adult protective services report to have your brother's actions investigated....

Washingtonlawhelp.org also provides a helpful resource for using a small estate affidavit....

Shawn is correct that the personal representative cannot alter a Will. However, if the personal representative has non-intervention powers, they do...

Once a personal representative is appointed by a Court, that personal representative has authority over your father's property. If she refuses to...

A Trustee is not necessarily required to provide bank statements; however, they are required to provide an accounting annually and upon request....

Probate disputes can be almost impossible to navigate without an attorney to guide you. There are a lot of moving pieces - simply adding you to the...

I second Shawn's answer that it all depends on the term of the trust. I would add that if the trust document doesn't specify the successor Trustee...

I am not licensed in Pennsylvania; however, there is an unlimited marital deduction for the federal estate tax. If your husband had a federally...