A life estate ends with the person's life, so the value of a life estate post-death is nothing.

What type of lawyer deals with mental health, finances, estate planning, trusts, power of attorney, and child abuse issues?

An estate planning attorney who has experience with elder law.

Mother passed away. Paid for cremation @ her bills, no money left. Bank has frozen account and returned the checks.

Powers of attorney die with the person who gave them.

Probate problem

The best thing to do is own up to the mistake and file the right will. You might really consider getting an attorney to help out because, like Mr....

There are a number of factors, most important is whether there is any real property. Real property, of any value, must go through probate....

Can an executor be able to do what he wants even if it goes against the will's intent for beneficiary?

You need to get off the internet and into a lawyer's office.

Do I need to include itemized assets list to the recipients with the distribution checks for a non probate small estate?

I completely agree with Mr. Ryan. Procedure is procedure.

I received a check for my father, deceased in 2009, probate closed in 2010. Is it worth it to reopen probate?

It might be worth it. Even if you have to spend most of that money, you might consider it worth it to stick it to B of A. It must have been one...

Do I need to be a resident of Washington to be the executor of my sisters estate? She lived in Everett, WA and I live in OR.

Yes, you can, but you need a local registered agent, usually your attorney.

How do i find out where i can get a copy of my mothers will?

In Washington, the person in possession of a will has 30 days to either file probate or give it to the named personal representative. If a person...