What can we do and how do we get proper representation

I agree with Attorney Rich. Please look at the issues being raised by DMH and the GAL and take an honest look at your situation. Discuss with...

What remains of the second unnamed grantor's claims to the property?

In order to answer the question, someone would have to look at the terms of the Trust. We know that the life estate beneficiary has passed, but...

Is his widow responsible for debt and does the house count as his asset since it is not in his name?

I am sorry for your double losses in such a short time. Did your f-i-l have any siblings? If his mother passed without a Will and no husband,...

What is the proper (& simplest) way for my brother to refuse part of his inheritance and have it distributed to myself, in MA?

Because you have an attorney you should look to her for advice. As for your brother, I would suggest that if he does not intend to refuse his...

If son is empowered via an irrevocable trust, then reneges on promises made & acts recklessly, is there any recourse?

A grantor of a trust, even an irrevocable trust, usually has the authority to change or at least add trustees. Check if this is the case. Start...

Hi - First, I am sorry for your loss. Second, as Attorney Kasberg indicated, you can ask to waive the surety. If you and your wife only have your...

Can the administrator buy out 1 or 2 of the siblings and not the others? Can the estate stay open indefinitely?

Hi - The estate should not stay open "indefinitely." As an heir, you have a right to an annual accounting of the estate's assets. You can ask the...

If I die in Perú, will my Will be recognized? Should I be making any other preparations related to dying in Perú?

If your IRA's name beneficiaries, they will pass to the beneficiaries regardless of what your Will says. Property that is owned jointly (unless...

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My question is whether or not I need to hire an attorney to fight with Medicaid in the state of Oklahoma.

I agree with Attorney Parks, The gift was made on your behalf, whether it was made to you or to your ex. You may be able to argue that the gift...

Can my dad modify his trust to include community property assets that were NOT included in the trust prior to my mother dying?

Please take the Trust to a local trust attorney. I'm sure most of your questions can be answered by looking to the terms of the Trust itself. ...