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answered on Feb 18, 2014
It depends on what the deceased person owned. If the person owned real estate or bank accounts *in their name only*, then probate would be necessary. If they owned real estate as "joint tenants with right of survivorship", probate would not be necessary to transfer the property. If their... View More 
She is also named as executor they both told me they werent sure what they were signing. a week later they cancelled it and my sister got mad then brought her husband down the next day and they ended up signing another one. Is there anything I can do about it or do I just shut up as a child of my... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2013
The best thing you can do about it is to have your parents get a lawyer who would represent them (and would not represent you or your sister). The lawyer could help them understand what they have signed and help them make changes that your parents think are fair.
Of course, you or your... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2013
If the savings account is in the name of more than 1 person, with "right of survivorship", it will go to the other person on the account. If not, it goes to the person (or people) named in the account holder's will. If there is no will, it goes to the next of kin. Who is next of... View More
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