Do I need a irrevocable Estate Trust?

You should speak with an attorney because you have several considerations that will effect your course of action. This attorney will likely...

How do I prove an executor when there was no will

As Attorney Herbst indicated, joint assets generally become the property of the surviving joint owner. Probate may not be necessary. You should...

Would putting all my assets in a living trust qualify me for medicaid?

There are complicated rules and look back periods that make a trust eligible to qualify for Medicaid benefits. Very specific criteria must be met....

You do not need to file in person, the petition can be mailed. With that said, you cannot file a voluntary petition because the death was more than...

Yes. You will keep one copy for your records and the other needs to be recorded at the registry of deeds.

Is there a type of notice that I should receive regarding the estate? Is there a legal responsibility and time to give me info?

As an heir at law you are entitled to notice of any probate proceeding. The timing of the notice depends on the type of probate filed. However,...

My question is where do I go for all this and where can I get a lawyer for this with free consultation

Another aspect to keep in mind is the statutory spousal share or waiver of will. This is a law that allows a surviving spouse to inherit a portion...

How do we put a family home into a trust?

Transferring the home to a trust is done via a deed. However, most lenders do not like to loan money to a trust. There are also complicated aspects...

If I don't object to this preceding does this give her the ability to cut us out of anything we may be entitled to?

Is the notice you received a citation with a return date? If so, this notice is a deadline for you to make an objection to the appointment. If no...

How do I become the administrator of his estate.

You need to petition the probate court to be appointed. You may not have priority of appointment, which could complicate the matter, depending on...