When a person is appointed as a personal representative for an estate, under Delaware law, that appointment continues until the personal...

Under Delaware Medicaid regulations it is true that you are limited to $1,500 cash value for life insurance. However, if you are able to transfer...

What options do I have if a named co-executor on my dad's will scheduled to open the estate in court when I cannot attend?

I agree with Mr. Birney. I would also add that you should be careful about renouncing your nomination to be personal representative. Such...

I largely agree with Mr. Birney, but wanted to add a couple comments. Some hospitals in Delaware have notaries available on-site, which could...

How do I get other beneficiaries to opt out of their share of a will?

In the absence of an agreement by your siblings to disclaim (whether in whole or in part) their inheritance, I doubt that you will be able to...

My sister stole my. Inheritance

Mr. Birney is correct. In addition to what he said, I would note that if your sister petitioned to open probate you can seek to have her removed...

My grandmother passed away without a will she owned properties in a LLC with my grandfather. Do we have to open an estate?

Probate is required when a decedent owned (1) real estate in their own name alone (not the case here), or (2) $30,000 or greater in personal...

Can I fight an eviction my wife is trying to put in place?

If both you and your wife are owners of the property (whether as tenants by the entirities, joint tenants with right of survivorship, or as tenants...

What if a Will has my last name wrong?

The issue here is going to be satisfying the Register of Wills Office that you are indeed the executrix named in the will. The attorney filing the...

In the situation you described where a decedent is survived by only an uncle and a cousin, Delaware's intestacy law (Title 12, Chapter 5,...