I need help in knowing how to split properties between families before having a will written up.

I am so sorry you are having family troubles at this time of your life. One thing you might consider is getting your own attorney involved in the...

Is my paradigm right: The legal system allows probate attorneys & executors to "nearly do anything they want to do" negligently?

I'm sorry that you are frustrated. Unfortunately, because of how long things take because courts are seriously underfunded, just navigating the...

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How is the Executor's fee determined?

Neither. The fee for a Personal Representative is must be reasonable given the circumstances of the estate: how much time was required, what skills...

My brother passed away. He had a daughter but legally gave up his parental rights years ago. Is she still considered his heir?

That would be a question for a Colorado attorney. If you re-post your question with your location as his town in Colorado, you should be able to...

My sister had me removed as a POA without my parents with dementia knowing what they were signing.

There are two things I think you should do: First, contact Adult Protective Services. Your sister can't use your parents' money for her own...

My mother passed away on September 21, 2013 in California. No POA on file, small estate, no property. Do we need probate?

If your mother was a California resident, you might want to repost using her town in California. If she was a Washington resident, you can use...

What to do when there is no will.

A probate is necessary to transfer title to real property and pay off any debts your father and his wife had. It may be that the debts outweigh the...

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Do I need an estate attorney to help matters with my step father withholding info on my mothers life insurance policy?

Well the good news is that if there is any life insurance with you as the beneficiary, the insurance company would not give that money to your...

Making a Will

Mr. Smith gave you some good advice that I wholeheartedly agree with. It is very good of you to think ahead and plan. An ancillary probate may be...

Which of the following options should I act on first based on the details?

You may be able to find an attorney who is willing to take the case on the assurance that she will be paid when you receive your share of the...