Forbes:  “Mom or dad has passed away and despite your requests over the last few years for them to see a lawyer and do a will, they never did. What do you do now. Make a diligent search for a will. Look through your parent’s records and file cabinets, talk to their close friends and other relatives, ask their accountant and any lawyer they worked with in the past. Look around the house for business cards of lawyers, accountants or financial advisors.”