My mom died last year without a will and I became legal rep of estate, but lawyer filed in wrong county and closed his practice.

To change venue from one probate court to another will be controlled by the rules of procedure in your state. Generally this would involve filing...

Estate taking 8 years and there was a will also

The length of time it takes to probate an estate varies greatly. Complicated or contested matters generally take the longest. Without competent...

Ny statutory power of attorney affidavit as to power of attorney who signs the form where ?

Without seeing the form it's difficult to answer this question. Generally the person giving the power of attorney is called the principal. There...

What is bonding in regards to Medicad? What is the difference in power of attorney and bonding?

A power of attorney is a document authorizing an agent to act on behalf of a principal. Bonding in the situation you describe is a process by...

What happens when you have an Independent Executor and and alternate and the die first?

Sometimes the will spells out a process for choosing successor executors. If it does not, then generally the probate court will decide who should...

Can you become a minor's legal guardian if all party's involved agree without hiring an attotrney?

Every state's guardianship rules are different. Many have an expeditied process for the appointment of a guardian for a minor where no one...

WHERE / HOW do I file a small estate affidavit? or is a notary acceptable?

Local rules will apply to this process. Generally for a will to be effective it must be probated. The purpose of probate is to change title to...

The will may provide that one who challenges the will forfeits his share. This may provide an executor with some options in resolving...

DO I have to have the date in which I signed the last POA to revok it?

Different states have different rules regarding powers of attorney. These general statements may not apply in your state. Generally, a power of...

Will Help!

If you know who your mother's attorney was, you could contact that office to find out if they know anything about the will. Other than that, you...