My grandfather recently passed, and now his estate admin has filed a Small Estate, I know his value is more than 30K!

You have to ask yourself -- what motive would the personal representative (PR) have to not list some of the assets of your grandfather as probate...

When does a administrator of a estate take their 10 % fee from the estate

There is no such thing as a standard 10% fee for anyone in a probate estate. If the personal representative wants to take a commission for his work...

Does a durable POA give a child rights to make decisions even if there is a living spouse?

It's not clear form your question whether yur frined (the son) was given a health care power of attorney or just a financial power of attorney, or...

Power of Attorney

If you are the person granting the power of attorney, I hope you had the assistance of an attorney in doing so. If so, I am sure that attorney's...

How would I find out if money was left to me by a deceased relative?

If the deceased relative left a Will, and it has been probated, you can go tot Register of Wills office in the Maryland County where the deceased...

Can you tell me this. I need to file a QDRO to give my ex husband part of my 401 K. who is the defendant and who is the plaintif

If you have a written agreement that references the "defendant" and the "plaintiff" with regard to whose duty it is the draft and submit QDROs, you...

Moving out: Would it be of a disadvantage?I would like to move out(with my 15yr & 11yr old kids),from our 15year marriage.

Tom Mulinazzi gives you good information in his answer to your question. As a matter of general information and NOT legal advice, I would add...

My father died 4 years ago and he did not have a will. Was with girlfriend for 30 years who wants us to sign over estate

Search on http://registers.maryland.gov/main/search.html to see if any one has opened an estate in his name. if so, the file is a public record and...

My grandfather has three children; one had the power of attorney and handled all of his affairs. Grandfather died in Sept 2010.

Power of attorney has nothing to do with it, now that Grandfather is dead. The Personal Representative should consult an attorney about evicting...

It all depends on the county where you file. Som counties can be 2 months before a hearing. Others only a few weeks. If both parties sign a 10 day...