I was named beneficiary of a IRA. and a bank account.

I am sorry for your loss. You will need the beneficiary forms, a valid ID for yourself and and a death certificate, to show that he has passed. ...

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If A person has a mental illness can that be used in a custody case?

It is always difficult to predict the outcome of a court case, and there are not enough facts here to make any kind of guess. Please speak with a...

My mom voluntary wants to give to me her guardianship? Is this Possible?

I'm sorry about your mother's situation. In the short run I suggest you speak with the folks at the hospital about having your mother sign a...

My sister lived and died in MA. Her will/life ins policy, if they exist, are AWOL. I live in Canada. Do I need a probate lawyer?

I agree that this is not a do-it-yourself project and that you should hire an attorney. Are your brothers more local so that they may at least be...

My 60 year old brother is calling my mother every month several times a month and telling her he is getting no money in his pay

I agree with Mr. Anderson, but would add that there is nothing preventing you from discussing this directly with your mother. Good luck -

We would need more information about the terms of the trust to properly answer this question. However, if your step-daughter is the beneficiary of...

What is meant by the term "Out of Probate"? in reference to an intestate estate.

If the property is real estate, I think the magistrate meant that you would not need to sell the property as administrator (now called personal...

If I am the beneficiary of CD's, money markets etc. Does a 50 year old will take precedent over them?

I agree with my colleagues. If your Aunt was of sound mind and not under undue influence when she made the beneficiary designations, they do not...

Deceased creditors.

If you were appointed administrator, then creditors have your information to notify you of their claims. With few exceptions (taxes and MassHealth...

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Can I regain custody of my 15 yr. old son if I signed over guardianship to my sister.

You are the child's parent. You can petition the court where guardianship was granted to terminate the guardianship based on the changed...