Probate procedures in MO, probate court in MO

If I understand what you are saying correctly, (1) your mother died before she could sign her will; and (2) your mother and her husband signed a...

Since your grandmother is indigent, I strongly encourage you to contact the Washington State Civil Legal Aid program at 1-888-387-7111. They will...

Estate planning in CT protecting inhertiance to children from inheritance taxes

You have a bigger concern than inheritance taxes -- making sure that there are funds to live on if one of you should need skilled nursing care....

Under G.L. c. 197, section 9, a creditor has a year from the death to file a notice of claim at the Probate Court to protect any claims it may have...

Is one spouse entitled to the other spouse's social security benefits upon death in WA state

The answer is "yes." If you should die before your wife, the Social Security Administration will automatically raise her benefit to the amount you...

Ethics and professional conduct in WA state, prosecutor made public death threats against me

I would STRONGLY advise you to not say another word in public--anything you say can and will be used against you! If you are involved in a...

Garden grove CA, lawyer complaint regarding probate matter

When someone dies, the executor or administrator of the estate needs to determine the value of the assets as of the date of death. However, those...

Under WA state or federal law can credit card companies garnish my social security check

Under Federal law, your Social Security check is protected from creditors' claims, but you need to be sure that this check is deposited into a...

Protecting a living trust and the assets under WA state law

Hi, Oliver -- The trust they have may or may not be adequate to protect their assets. If it's not adequate, the state won't much care whether your...

Executrix of Estate

Probate accountings can be tricky. Every state has specific requirements concerning how an accounting should be prepared. It could be that the...