I would like to file a claim on an estate in Lee County Florida, I live in Illinois. How do I go about doing that ?

Attorney Pippen is correct. Should the estate be opened in a town or city near Attorney Pippen's office, you could do no better than to retain...

Is a trust amendment automatically deemed invalid if notary mishandles notarization? What laws has the notary broken?

Attorney James is correct. This situation smells to high heaven. If you have a beneficial interest in this trust (or would have, but for the...

Who would be the beneficiary of an estate if the beneficiary passes away prior to the execution of the will?

Attorney Shultz is correct. Without reviewing the will, it is impossible to know what happens if one of the three beneficiaries dies prior to a...

My father passed away last year leaving virtually no estate. I am executor per will. Do I need to go to probate court?

I am sorry for your losses so close in time. Your best bet is to retain an estate attorney who can assist you with getting the will probated and...

How to split up properties from a trust?

Attorneys Perry and Shultz are correct. Tread very lightly here, as your future relationship with your mother is at stake. The best thing to do...

Mother passed in 2004, no will! how do we go about getting her money?

Attorneys Fitzgerald and Zelinger are correct. Your best bet is to retain an attorney who will walk you through the necessary procedure and make...

My sister was in a pyschiatric ward 10 years ago. Is she competent to be my mothers POA? How can I change whats in effect now?

As Attorney Zelinger noted, your mother should be consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney about this matter.

Attorney Zelinger is correct. It is vital that your mother meet with an experienced elder law attorney to review her assets, confirm she is...

Does a last will and testament over ride a power of attorney?

Attorneys Frederick and Shultz are correct. It is unclear from your question, but if your mother remains competent, she needs to work with an...

My question is can a Co-Op in CT be put in a irrevocable Trust.The Co-Op says it has to be a natural person who owns/lives in it

Attorneys Selden and Frederick are correct. Unfortunately, co-ops are typically inflexible when it comes to transfers (just ask anyone trying to...