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• What Are My Rights As A Beneficiary To An Estate In The Florida Keys?

  Asked in Coral Gables, FL

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How do I force a sibling to sell a house?

  Asked in Chesterfield, VA

  Mother passed away 4 years ago and left no will. Sister is the executor of the estate, but has done nothing. Conflict has risen over the house, which my brother and sister (and her two daughters) live in. Sister is constantly posting on social media, badmouthing siblings, and trying to get other people to move in. Looking to force the sale of the house.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Do I need to probate my late wife's will before I can transfer a joined LLC property to my name?

  Asked in Lawrenceville, GA

  My late wife, who had a simple will, jointly (50/50) owned an LLC (a single house) with me. Do I need to probate her will before I can transfer the warranty deed to my name? There is no debt, no lien on the house, no complex family issue. If I do need to proceed with the probate process, where can I hire an attorney, and how much should I budget for this process?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• My uncle passed away and he had my name on a will. What kind of lawyer would be able to help me with something like this?

  Asked in Jacksonville, FL

  I don't think anyone would know how to find me, but I am very sure I was either on a will or possibly covered under his death insurance. Not sure, what you would call that? Thank you.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Is probate required when someone dies intestate with real property?

  Asked in San Diego, CA

  Answered by 4 attorneys

  

• Why do you need to go through probate and qualify as an executor for a will?

  Asked in Chesterfield, VA

  Does an executor of a will trump beneficiaries of a bank account?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How do I get a non-probate from state that I am the administrator of my own estate after wife died?

  Asked in Loveland, CO

  I need advice and solutions to two items:

  1. My wife died a few months ago and I need to get her medical records in 3 hospitals. Not sure on the process but I guess I have to prove I am an administrator of my own estate plus death certificate per Colorado law. My wife and I did not do an official Will, since all assets are joint in home property, bank accounts, vehicles and investments and insurance had their own designation in all cases to me as beneficiary which all have been completed. Need help getting Administrator/representative status from the state I guess to get records. I have death certificates left over.

  2. Since I am now alone I will need a will or trust created on all assets for my daughter, but this is secondary to the medical records needed right away.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What are the grounds to challenge a trust or will in Indiana?

  Asked in Indianapolis, IN

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How do I claim assets that are in probate in Illinois if my relative had no will and I am the only living heir?

  Asked in Chicago, IL

  Elderly Aunt who has been estranged for decades. She has no husband or children and her only sibling, my father, is deceased. My brother and I are her only living relatives and we both live in different states. I have no idea how to proceed and I do not know if I can trust these companies who are now starting to contact me offering help for a fee if I recover any assets.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Do I need probate for real estate with no will? One spouse passed several years before, and Title was not updated.

  Asked in Elk Grove, CA

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• How do I know if I've been appointed as executor of an estate?

  Asked in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

  My son passed away, gave me power of attorney before he entered hospital. His estranged wife who is and has been living with another man has been insinuating that I cannot manage their finances. I have made no claims against any monies due her and the children, nor am I aware of any claims that have been filed on my behalf. She said she has a court date in March to dispute the estate claim.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Late discovery of no signed letter of agreement by PR while scrutinizing final bill from estate attorney

  Asked in Perry Hall, MD

  With late discovery by PR and admission of estate attorney, no signed letter of agreement exists: would quantum meruit apply? What must be done? Estate attorney pressure tactics to PR’s to sign consent to pay by 3/13/26 or they will withdraw and file with court for payment. Beneficiaries want estate closure and are willing to pay fees despite 6x’s meruit value. PR concerned with fiduciary breach consequences.

  Answered by 1 attorney