I want to open up an estate for my mother's estate and I want to become an administrator for that estate.

Please accept my condolences. You should use the "Find a Lawyer" tab above to get advice from a Tennessee estate administration or probate lawyer....

Signed A Receipt Release Refhnf notary page per request of council. He stated he would explain it acter he received all sign

The RRR can be set aside if you were induced to sign by a representation that you were to receive a certain amount and you have not received that...

Trust, property insurance

The time for termination of the trust and distribution to the beneficiaries will depend on the terms of the trust. If the trust document says that...

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Is an executor/trustee: 1) legally obligated to follow whatever advice the lawyer for an estate which is not yet settled gives

No, an executor or trustee is not legally obligated to follow his or her lawyer's advice. And an executor or trustee does have the right to...

My mom passed away and we found she had a trust with her large assets and a will with her small personal/household items.

It does sound like your sibling is abusing his position as executor and trustee. I recommend that you retain a probate lawyer to keep him in line....

How to fight for money from late grandmother's estate

You should consult a local estate planning or probate lawyer to determine your rights. It isn't clear from your question whether or not your...

Can a legal proxy refuse to honor a Living Will?

The answer is generally no, your daughter will have no legal right to dishonor your wishes after your death if she is your legal proxy. First, the...

State mailed me a notice of failure to file taxes in 2002, I made below the legal amount, how do I clear this up?

I recommend that you call the number on the Notice and find out why you are now being notified that you must file. 2002 is surprisingly old. But...

Transfer of property to me by first trustee determined invalid by next trustee 4 years later, should I deed it back for free?

This looks like quite a mess. I recommend that you contact a North Carolina real estate or probate lawyer to determine your rights to this...

Just finished my fathers probate and mailed final checks. One sister would not return a gun and the attorney said to deduct .

The answer to your question depends on whether or not the inventory and accounting that everyone saw (and the court allowed) included the...