Other than limitations in some states on "interested parties" (meaning, people who stand to gain something from the will) serving as witnesses,...

My husband and I live in TN. Do I have any rights if leaves me nothing in his will? I am not on our home deed.

I am not familiar with the laws of TN, but you might want to find out if TN has a statute that sets aside a certain percentage of an estate for the...

Living trust and testementary trust?

Since the testamentary trust is part of the will, it must be probated in order to legally "come into existence." The probate court would then...

What is a safe, accessible, and practical place to store a living trust?

I agree with the previous response. You can buy a fireproof safe at many retail stores, such as Home Depot or Lowe's. As far as the combination...

Irrevocable trust. Ben cannot access trust funds until 30 YO (20 YO now). Can Ben get a copy of trust OR monthly accounts now?

The short answer to your question is, yes. Under the recently enacted Uniform Trust Code (UTC), which is now in effect in MA, trustees are...

Is there a legal way to write my own will?

I agree with attorney Havens. It is possible for you to write your own will. But in my opinion, the more complicated the situation, the less...

I'm sorry for your loss. Typically joint accounts are not included in a deceased person's estate. When two or more people are joint owners of a...

What is a constructive trust?

I agree with the previous answer and will just add that a constructive trust is the law's remedy for the loss of property as a result of fraud or...

Can my husbands will overturn a beneficiary on his 401k stock portfolio?

Unfortunately, you may be out of luck. A will controls the distribution of assets that are titled in the decedent's name only, and is usually...

How do i find out lawyers name on will that money was left for my daughter

It is possible that no lawyer is identified on the will. Check with the probate court in the county where the deceased resided. If a will was filed...