Do I have to go back to my lawyer to change my will

Yes. It would be wise to return to your original lawyer and have the change made. If the change is simple and he or she still has the original...

First, please have your lawyer confirm there's no provision in the will allowing the minors' shares to be held in a Uniform Transfers to Minors Act...

What is the law regarding a personal representative sharing vital info regarding real estate sales offers on the estate's prop?

Attorneys Johnson and Pippen are correct. A fiduciary must act as a prudent person when it comes to administering assets, but is under no duty to...

Forming a Trust. Making the Trust (or trustee) the owner of an LLC.

Attorneys Pippen and Davis are correct. You would not do surgery on yourself, so why would you try to do sophisticated estate planning on your...

Are Living Wills and Health POA legal if notarized/ witnessed as free hospital service? Any steps needed after that?

Attorney Zelinger is correct. Provided that the forms are properly executed, they should be legal, especially if down-loaded from a state...

Attorney Frederick is correct. The only parties who are entitled to file such a motion are those who have an interest in the estate. A random...

Can payment for funeral expenses be recovered from estate if the person paying for it promised to pay w/o promise of repayment?

Yes, the son has a legitimate claim to be reimbursed for funeral expenses. The "oral agreement", as I read it here, did not prevent the son...

Am I entitled to 1/3 of my deceased father's life insurance policies and/or monies he had upon his death?

Attorney Greenberg is correct. It is vital that you retain an experienced probate lawyer in Tennessee who can review this matter and protect your...

My mom died in 2000 w/o a will. She had a home in Chicago worth < $100k. Can me and 3 siblings sell outright,avoid probate?

Assuming your mother was the sole owner on the property, you will need to go through probate in order to transfer the property. Since you are...

My husband has just passed suddenly last week with no will or power of attorney.

Attorney Frederick is correct. Don't make any rash decisions, but do consult with a lawyer to determine your best course of action. Good luck to...