Can i change my irrevocable trust due to the way the stock market is doing right now?

If it's truly an irrevocable trust and you are the beneficiary, then I'm afraid you are stuck with the trust's terms. You may be able to convince...

It's typically the Trustee's job to determine whether to sell a trust asset. A smart Trustee will consult with the beneficiaries in a situation...

If the executor of a will is an attorney, should he also serve as the probate attorney?

Yes, he can serve in both roles. However, the attorney's fees in such a situation should be carefully scrutinized by the beneficiaries in order to...

As you know, you are certainly entitled to the information you are requesting as a co-Trustee. I would urge you to retain an experienced New York...

Is a will open to the public like the rest of a person's estate information? Would it be available to another lawyer to read?

Once a Will is filed with the Probate Court, it is an open record. Thus, your brother could review the Will at the Probate Court or hire an...

Can I file the small estate affidavit in Maine if I plan to sue for tortious interference of my small inheritance?

I am very sorry for your situation. If your father had a Will and you are the named Executor, I would urge you to retain an experienced Maine...

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How can money that didn't belong to a person when living, be considered and available for paying on their debts after he's dead?

I'm sorry for your situation. Unfortunately, when beneficiary designations are not properly executed or updated, a mess like this occurs. To be...

Need advice related to death, power of attorney, and 401k assets.

Your mother should retain an experienced litigator because a Power of Attorney is only supposed to be used for the principal's health care,...

Can i back out of Power of Attorney without it affecting mum

Attorneys Frederick and Hodges are correct. The key questions are: a) whether a successor attorney-in-fact was appointed by your mother in...

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My sister is the Executor of my Dad's Will and estate.

You are still entitled to 1/4 of the estate after your mother's death. Merely asking a question does not constitute a violation of the terms of...