Yes, you can take action in court. But, this is the thing - has your brother done anything? If his response is that he is "too busy" then he may...

Would it make sense to put my home in RE trust to avoid probate? All my other assets have beneficiary designations.

What would make sense would be to use an actual trust - not a "real estate trust." An actual trust can do more than avoid probate. It can do...

We filed the final acctg in Middlesex Co Probate 8 weeks ago and we still do not have the inheritance? How long should it take?

Your best bet is probably to contact the attorney who handled the distribution - or, if there was no attorney (unlikely) the personal...

Old stocks and bank books - how can I be sure they are not still valid?

These kinds of things (old passbooks and stock certificates), do show up sometimes and make people nervous. The important thing to remember is...

Can I set up a trust or something similar for my mentally challenged sister?

The best way to provide for your sister's care is to set up a Special Needs Trust. This type of trust does not affect the person's benefits. You...

My dad put in will he wants me to pay his wife 250$ a week after he passes.

I am puzzled by your question. If your father is dead, as I assume from your question, you have my sympathy. If the will was probated...

My mother left a will and life insurance policy to be divided equally between her kids. Will hasnt been probated.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, and sorry, also, to hear that the family has not been working together to settle her affairs. ...

Combining trust assets

The trustee should consult with an attorney who is familiar with how trusts work. Without examining the actual words in the trusts, I would not...

I care for my 85 year old father full time 24 hours a day if he should die can I collect any of his benifits till I can find a ?

I am sorry to say there is probably no government benefit coming to you after your father's death. But there may be other things. There may be...

Do I have grounds to contest my great aunts well?

The issue here is not whether you have grounds to contest the will. The issue is, what does the will say? What you think her wishes were is not...