As Mr. Buie stated, a Small Estate Affidavit might be your best bet. This will only work if your father did not own any real estate, and the total...

Probate dilemma: is my friend's cause lost?

As the two prior attorneys mentioned, I would suggest seeking legal counsel quickly, especially with the rather short timeline on creditor claims....

Mother passed, was in her father's will. His house just sold. Are her dependents responsible for her portion of the proceeds?

First of all, I'm sorry for your loss. The question seems to be lacking some key information. I will answer as best I can, and maybe you can...

My mothers boyfriend just died and he had signed all of his property over to her in his will. How does she get it?

It sounds like there is a Will. If so it has to be probated. The Will should designate a Personal Representative that is tasked with making sure...

What steps can I take to protect my inheritance from a non-transparent executor?

Keep in mind that probates can take a long time, especially if there are a lot of creditors or real property that needs to be either sold or...

How do I find out if an executor of a will is doing their job?

New York may be different, but typically you can go to the court where the probate has been initiated and search the court records either online,...

Estate planning fees largely depend on the complexity of the issue. It is pretty common for attorneys to provide a flat fee for a simple estate...

Anyone know a probate attorney who knows the laws in the state of Idaho?

As was said above, use Find a Lawyer and browse some of the results and client reviews to find an attorney to meet your needs.

If land has always been in family and u are willed 40 of them can your mother sell it without permission? It's 240 acres.

I'm sorry for your loss. As has already been mentioned, whether or not there is a Will is critical. From your question it seems that there was a...

How can we find out if a Will has been released from Probate in Washington?

The most simple probates in Washington can easily take up to six months, even with a diligent Executor. Things may take longer depending on if...