What are the rights for wives in regards to their husbands wills and estates?

It sounds more like an issue of power of attorney. Im assuming by your elaboration that you dad is alive but doesnt have capacity. If so and you...

My brother just passed away. He was never married nor any children. I'm sole surviving relative as well as executor of his es

Probate should not be necessary, You can use a small estate affidavit. You should confirm your brother had no debts as his assets would be...

My dad passed march 25 2013, he has a girlfriend ,out

you need to contact a probate attorney. POA is irrelevant. Even if she had one, it would have terminated on death. If she was a joint tenant or...

As a son and a daughter do we get any money from mom after she passed away ?

The issue is how title to your mother's property was held and the source of her money. Anything acquired during her remarriage will be presumed...

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How do i get my fathers property and business?

You need to contact a local probate attorney. Testamentary capacity is a very low standard and if your father never revoke the Will it will most...

IExecutor fees in New York

Probate fee (executors compensation) is based on assets subject to probate. Assets with designated beneficiary are not probate assets and should...

I have a question regarding an inheritance under a living trust.

At the end of the day, your mother-in-law can do what she wants. That doesnt mean she is right or will win. If the Trustee gave notice under...

Can we require that 4 adult children keep our house (left to them in trust) in S Clara Valley and rent it instead of selling?

There is another issue that you need to consider. That is the trustee's obligations regarding proper investment. Just because you want the house...

Hi there! My parents' home is in a living trust. They want to "gift' it to me now but I'm so confused on how to do this!

Your issue is one potentially tied with fraudulent transfer. Your parents are free to gift their property, whether in trust or not. The Trust,...

When can i have a copy of parents living trust.?

You have no legal right to your father's revocable trust while he is alive. Your father, however, is free to give you a copy at any time if he so...