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If my sister died intestate, how do I get the ability to settle her final financial affairs?

I am so sorry for your loss.  If your sister died with out a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 4 months ago

If my father died without a Will and did not list beneficiaries, what do we have to do to gain access to his bank accounts?

Colorado has several ways for heirs to work through a deceased's estate.  If the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 4 months ago

Does a directive in a Will take precedence over state banking laws?

State law takes precedence over a provision in a Will.  A provision in a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 5 months ago

What to do if my brother's pilfered my father's estate?

I am so sorry for your loss and for the situation.  Any probate proceeding …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

Who maintains a property until the Will is through probate?

I am so sorry for your loss.  Who has been named as the executor …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago