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She can renounce her bequest. There is a form for it. It is easy.
The petitioner will send a waiver of citation form and a copy of the will when it is probated. Are you sure someone is probating the will in... Read Answer
Go to the court where the estate is filed. Wills are public.
The best firm is mine, but a will cannot cover custody issues. Custody is determined by a court, judging the "best interest of the child".
I can tell you right now -- scam.
You are mixing up concepts. A POA requires your brother to sign. If he is not competent, he cannot sign. A will is signed by your... Read Answer
Wills are publically filed. Go read it.
While an in-office consultation is often preferred by many clients, if it is difficult to find an attorney who is close by, it is certainly possible... Read Answer
Have the money put into a Supplemental Needs trust.
Bring a petition to compel distribution.
It is not legally required. A Florida court can probate a NY will. But if changes are needed to comport with local law, it is worth... Read Answer
It is not a form. With letters from the court for the whole estate, the gun may be distributed to the person inheriting it, if they have a... Read Answer
Not an uncommon problem. Call one of us to help you.
To challenge the will the burden is on you to show lack of capacity. You will need health records. It is a very expensive... Read Answer
There are many lawyers, including me, who do this. Call around.
As you are not the next of kin, you are going to have to go out as far as first cousins. If the funeral was more than the estate, in all... Read Answer
While we could help, wrongful death cases are on contingency, and as part of the service, the personal injury firms will do this for you. If... Read Answer
You have a lot of questions on basic points. You might want a lawyer. Terminating the bond requires a petition in the court. It is... Read Answer
They must either file it with the court directly, or give it to you as the named fiduciary.
You need to bring a formal eviction action in landlord/tenant court.
No, on several grounds. Most importantly, the estate is concluded.
You do not. Kids are not required to inherit anything in a will. If you do nothing, adopted kids do share in an administration, i.e. no... Read Answer
In state, no (must be personal). Out of state, must be certified mail.
File an administration petition. If she has a will, she can respond with it.