Can a person have a will drawn up by a lawyer and have a amendment added the same day not notarized or mentioned in will

An amendment to a Will is called a Codicil. Its odd, but I have seen it before. If its a Will, notary is not the way its done anyway. The Will...

Is my half sister eligible for my father's estate by filing a petition for letters of admin for our mom's estate?

You should discuss this with a local probate attorney. Where did your mom live? Your dad? Since your parents never divorced your mom is still...

What is contingent remainder interest in trust mean?

It means if certain contingencies occur, you would have a right to income or principal from the trust. Without seeing the trust, it would be pure...

Will my deceased brother's wife get his share of my dad's estate? Also she had children from a previous marriage.

My condolences on the loss of such a large share of your immediate family in a short time frame. To answer your question, it is necessary to...

Does my mom need a will?

If everything stays as you assume, you're probably okay, but its the what ifs that matter. In reality, probate of an intestate situation is no...

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How can a co-executor of a will legally be removed due to degenerative brain disorder? She won't willingly recuse herself.

I agree with Mr. Smolinski and Mr. Zelinger. The duties of a personal representative cannot be delegated in the manner you set forth. You need to...

That is a decision only you can make. You can seek surcharge against him for his conduct. This all depends on how aggressive you want to be...

What document can I create to ensure down payment on house comes back to me in the event of divorce.

There are two different issues at play - equity and the down payment. The equity is not relevant in the equation. The down payment and...

If 2 people own acreage in bulloch county Georgia, and it is deeded in both their names can 1 owner have the property divided?

I agree with Mr. Pankowski. You can sue for partition. In your situation, the court may actually be able to divide the property. Usually, real...

Probate - Assisted PR with mothers house entered claim against estate and PR attorneys says they will reject claim,.

This is not a creditor's claim. These are services provided to the estate, same as a contractor. The question is going to come down to whether...