My mother passed away i received a death benefit check in my name its from wells Fargo its for 27 , 600

Attorney Pippen is correct. I'm not sure, however, that it is advisable for you to cash a check in the amount of $27,600. Having all that cash...

Can I avoid probate without putting the property into my wife's name with both my will and joint living trust in place?

Attorney Lappin is correct. I have a sense from your question, however, that you are concerned that the provisions of the trust itself could...

Am I doing something that is illegal ?

It appears that your mother does not have the legal capacity to make a gift or to change her estate planning. Accordingly, you would be...

My mother "ran out" & established a punitive Trust because she found out I had changed my religion. I am allowed to live on this

I would strongly urge you to retain an attorney to review the provisions of the trust and to advise you of your rights. Even if the trust's...

Interesting intestate probate issue from fellow attorney. Is increase in equity of surviving spouse's property part of estate?

My first answer is "no." However, if the PR can establish that the pattern of "fraudulent transfers" was started during the decedent's lifetime,...

My mother has put me as her only beneficiary as well as the executor of her will. Would it be best to do a living trust instead

Attorney Pippen is correct. You need to be very, very careful here given your grandmother's condition. Please consult with a solid Washington...

I currently own half of a 2 story home divided in to 2 apartments. My Aunt who owns the other half refuses to pay her share

Attorney Millar's answer is right on-point. Please consult with a real estate/litigation attorney to determine the best options in your...

We have a living trust . When he passed , I wound up having to have the pour over will probated . Does that negate trust ?

I'm sorry for the loss of your family member. He likely had two documents: a) a Will, which "poured-over" his probate assets to his Living...

In Florida, I will be assigned personal representative in probate. My brother will probably object. How many days does my

Attorneys Gruskin and Lindquist are correct. It is absolutely vital that your Florida probate attorney take the necessary actions to limit your...

I'm sorry for your loss. Death certificates are public records. Thus, you will simply need to go to the City Hall or Town Hall in the place where...