Probate disbute- stepmother cut all communications with 2 step daughters after our father passed. She is personal rep. Dad had

Attorney Powell's answer is fantastic advice. The only thing I will add is that if your stepmother has a lawyer handling this, you should, too.

Do I need a probate attorney?

I don't practice in California, so I'm not an expert on their system, but it does not seem like it would be unreasonable for your friend to have...

Irrevocable trusts and limited liability company

I agree with Attorney Shultz as to the trusts. Your mother is really free to do whatever she wants with her money. As to the LLC with her "boy...

One thing your parents might consider is just making your grandfather's spouse an offer for the house. That would avoid the courts. Even if there...

I agree with Mr. Palmer. Also, if the reason for reopening the probate is because of suspicions of mismanagement of the estate BEFORE death, I'm...

What rights does a new husband have at the death of his spouse?

There are options. As the other attorneys mentioned, you are a pretermitted spouse if you have been left out of the will. (I don't know for sure...

Mother passed with no will, no spouse, and no power of attorney, who has control of her estate?

Technically, nobody has control of the estate until a probate is opened. Any one of you can do it. Thankfully, in Washington, probate is not...

If you inherit a house from a parent what taxes do you pay?

Estates are taxed if they are over a certain amount, but $200,000 is WELL under that limit. However, without knowing how much the entire estate is...

My understanding is that only divorce, not separation, cuts off intestate inheritance between spouses. Please consult with your divorce attorney...

I am a US citizen. My husband was German. His inheritance in Germany comes to me, but I need a certificate of inheritance. Help!

If you have something from the probate of his estate here, that might work. Unfortunately, I am unfamiliar with German inheritance laws, but my...