Speak with a lawyer a probate hearing is generally only if the case is contested. The will generally is just filed with the court and the executor appointed as per the will. The fact that you don't trust him won't sway the court much as the person that needed to trust the executor was... View More

The decision will be up to your probation officer but generally you will need to live with your guardian who is generally your parents.

Maybe, much more information would need to be known to properly answer this question, but the law would probably give her at least 25% See NJSA 3B:5-3(c)(1)-(2 )

More information would be needed to properly answer your question as you did not say whether your minor child is also his child.

Yes, absolutely. For a $10 fee, it is quite simple to obtain audio of a Court proceeding. The audio file is usually provided by the Court within a couple days.

You never stated who you where so you may not have any case at all but the father may.

This is not a family law question but a question better directed to an estate litigation lawyer. It may be worth your time and money to sit down with a specialist to find out if you have recourse against your brother.

The IRA probably had a named beneficiary so the will wouldn't matter unless the estate is huge.

And you are correct that the joint items passed to the Hubby as jointly titled. So, if he wants to write a check for $2500 it is up to him. However, he may be entitled to anything not... View More

Much more information would be needed to be known for a lawyer to advise you on what to do. I suggest you set up an in person consultation.

You need to talk to an attorney.

Only one will is supposed to be probated. Every reason for 2 or more Will's I can think of is complicated and needs an attorney.

If your mother lived in FLA upon her death you need to speak with a Florida lawyer to see what your rights are.

As an executor, you have duties to the estate. You are kind of in a pickle. Talk to a probate attorney to go over your options.

You need to have a lawyer write up a new deed and agreement.

It doesn't sound like self-dealing in regards to the facts given however you can always let a lawyer look into the case. It is common for cars to be sold at the trade-in value rather than the private party or retail value.

Yes. An executor is entitled to commission on the income from an asset of the estate. See New Jersey Statute 3B:18-13 which reads in part: Commissions in the amount of 6% may be taken without court allowance on all income received by the fiduciary.

You need to contact a lawyer in Puerto Rico to see if you have any rights to the property.

I am sorry to hear about your situation. Yur first step should be to speak to an attorney about all of your rights and options. You really do not want to have your personal information discussed in a public forum.

The short answer is that you need to have a consultation with an estate law specialist.... not a general practitioner who does some estate work. Here though is the question that he is going to ask since your dad is still alive. I presume that the house is in joint name between your mom and your dad... View More

I am sorry to hear about your situation. It would not hurt to talk to another lawyer about your situation. With COvid-19 many things related to the government have been put on Hold, so even hiring another attorney may not help at this time, but going over your situation with another attorney may... View More

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answered on May 5, 2020

The executor does not HAVE to be "next of kin". Anyone with an interest in the case can petition the court to be appointed executor, and then the executor can receive the life insurance proceeds and use the funds to pay expenses of administering the estate.