CAN THE LAWYER WHO DREW UP A WILL ALSO BE A WITNESS TO IT & SIGN IT AS A WITNESS?

Yes, absolutely. The lawyer can even sign as a witness if he/she is named as an executor. Only problem would be if they were a beneficiary under...

Cousin died. named attorney as executor. he appt. an attorney to probate the will. why? unethical for him to be atty and exe?

He is actually doing his job. Nothing unethical about the facts you presented.

Can I appoint co-executors to my Living will.

The short answer is yes. Make sure, however, that they will be able to get along and work together.

If I have a will in place, will it still be necessary to name beneficiaries on policies, bank accounts, IRA's, etc?

The beneficiary designations are considered probate substitutes. Even with them, the will is a good back up if a beneficiary dies or you change...

If you had a will but didn't get it signed before your medication & terminal illness took over, would a Judge still consider it

If its not signed its not valid.

Based on your facts, yes, its true, you are not an executor. Executor and heir have not relation. An Executor does not have to receive anything...

I need a probate attorney

You need a probate attorney immediately to investigate possible wrong doing by your half sister, including issues regarding the will. Claims will...

My father passed away this year, my brother claims to have his will but will not give a copy to the spouse or the 3 siblings

What is your moms competency? Does she need a conservator. You can't get from a to b without court given your brothers conduct. You need to...

The very short and simple answe is yes

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Mother died a month ago had no will, had no assets or debt.Want copy of her medical report can I get it?I was her sole provider.

They are protected and should not be disclosed except to the appointed representative of your mothers estate. That said, it doesn't hurt to ask. ...