Single co-owner with sister on house, which is better living trust of will. Both are in the 80, house is paid for.

The issue is whether the sister's want to avoid probate, and what happens when one dies. A will has to go through probate (public proceeding and...

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Does a will in Louisiana have to be entered into Probate or can the executor just handle settling the estate and will himself?

Do you know if there were assets that needed to be probated? The failure to communicate is a real red flag. You need to contact a local attorney...

Do I need an attorney?

Based on your facts, its does not sound like your mother had any interest in the house to give to you at her death. Did she have some ownership in...

I have a elderly woman who has become a mother figure in my life, who wants to leave her estate to me, she has no children or

There are real issues of financial elder abuse that could be alleged. The advice is for you to encourage the woman to seek out and hire her own...

How do I locate and see my mothers will?

In order for your mom's husband to change title to the house, it would most likely have to have been held in joint tenancy or some other manner to...

I have interest in a house that my Dad left me in his will. He died and the trustee under sold the house by $40,000.

You will need to hire a lawyer and object to her action. Was the house sold by her as trustee? Or through the probate? Regardless, you will have...

Definitely update your Will to reflect your wishes as if you were divorced. Dont take chance. Consult with you divorce attorney as well.

Do I need a tax attorney and or a civil tort attorney? I need help!

You do need to make sure the IRS is clear about the incorrect W-2. See http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc154.html. In addition, there are penalties...

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Mother remairried a man,together refinanced his home twice, she has died with no will, do her children have a claim to her half

How was title to the house held. If you Joint Tenancy or Community Property with right of survivorship, your mother's interest passed to her...

You dont need a POA you need letters of special administration. You should contact a probate attorney immediately for assistance.