Mother is dying of cancer and has no will, (Iowa), wealthy stepfather holds the wallet in the family. Can he exclude me?

If your mom has capacity she should see an estate planning attorney immediately. The less involved you are the better because you dont want a...

How can I find out if my grandfather made a will?

Thats a tough one. You could always go to the probate court and get appointed as special administrator to dispose of the body pursuant to the...

Are POA responsible to notify siblings of distribution of assets such as car, house, furniture etc

I agree with Ms. McMahon. The POA has no authority to distribute post death. In addition, even during life the agent must act as a fiduciary. ...

Do i need an executors deed if im in probate for administration of an estate as named executor in Grandma's living trust/will?

I know you want to save money but you are making a big mistake trying to do this yourself. You need to separate the trust and Will. They are only...

Stuck with 5kids no legal guardian please need help!

I am really sorry to hear your predicament. Unfortunately, this really isnt a legal question. You need to find, family friends, neighbors,...

My mother left her marriage and her children 41 years ago. She contributed nothing towards the home or the upbringing

You should talk to a real estate attorney and determine if there is an abandonment of property claim or basis for asserting adverse possession to...

What can I do legally to get my sons personal property from his girlfriend? He passed in Dec 2012,

You would need to file a PEtition for Probate and once appointed file an 850 Petition against her to get his property.

One or the other. Notary or witnesses. If the document is intended to effect title to real property, notary is required. Notary is also the more...

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Hi I live in the state of Penna. My aunt has no children only nieces and nephews who would be considered her next of kin?

Somebody will need to apply for conservatorship/guardianship is her disease has progressed to the point that she does not have capacity to grant...

Am i entitled to my brother's estate, he did not leave a will?

Your brother died intestate. If your mother's interest was not in trust for your brother, he received it outright. It would be his separate...