What kind of Lawyer do you request when seeking Survivors Benefits? -

I am trying to get the deceased person s mother to just respond and get things done on her end so I can move on in this process. So what kind of lawyer do you seek out when, you just want to get legal documents from someone concerning the deceased.

If an estate has been filed in your local probate court (or similar repository), the paperwork in a public record. That means you do not need to be a lawyer to have access to it. This is true whether the person had a Will or died without a Will. Normally the papers filed in a probate court upon a person s death include the death certificate, the Last Will (if there is one), a Petition for Estate Administration, an Inventory of Estate assets, a list of estate debts and any accountings that have been filed. If you are either a creditor, heir or estate beneficiary you have a right to be kept apprised of any developments, notices, hearings or accountings that have been filed. If the surviving spouse fails to act, you may be able to file a petition to administer the estate. If you need additional information, you need to consult with a local attorney or solicitor.

Most likely a Wills and Estate (probate) atty. They usually are quite adept at handling these types of cases. Some even handle more testate cases of financial dillemmas.