I am sorry to hear about your concerns but they are well-founded. You really need to speak with an estate planning attorney who will explain all of...

Executor mishandling power and money

There are a few issues going on here that you should probably talk to a lawyer about. First, whether you are an heir or not depends on how your...

If trustee of trust cannot show receipts of how money was spent,can they be prosecuted criminally or sued civily?

In Rhode Island, a Trustee is required to keep accurate accounts which include include specific receipts and expense items. These accounts must be...

Can my mother withhold the trust my dad left me?

What your mother, as Trustee is allowed or required to distribute to you depends entirely on what the trust says with regard to distributions. You...

I am sorry for your loss. What you need to file with the Probate Court depends in part on how the bank account and house were titled. If in your...

My grandparents left me their condo in FL in their will. Do i officially own it? What else do I need to do?

I agree with Mr. Vaughn-Martell. A will is not effective to transfer property until it is allowed by the appropriate Probate Court. Florida has...