Can I legally be declared as the administrator/executor of his 'estate' without directly engaging an attorney?

I am sorry for your loss. In order to transfer title to the cars, motorcycle and 5th wheel camper trailer, you will need to be appointed as...

Does the attorney also represent myself, or just the trustree?

I agree with Attorney Percopo. Unfortunately, it is a common misunderstanding that an attorney is representing "the trust" and is, thus,...

Is life estate gift?

I agree with Attorney Kiperman. Your father made a gift when he placed the house into the irrevocable trust. Since you are a beneficiary of the...

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I am sorry for your loss. While it appears that your mother, brother and the funeral home did not follow your wishes, there is little that can be...

I am sorry for the loss of your mother, which is compounded by this situation. This kind of fact pattern is why I urge clients not to appoint one...

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Is my late husband's retirement pension considered part of his 'estate'?

I am sorry for the loss of your husband. While a pension plan is part of your husband's "taxable estate" for estate tax purposes, it is not part...

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HOW DO I CHANGE TRUSTEE ? THERE ARE 3 BENEFICARIES AND 2 OF 3 WANT TO CHANGE EXISTING TRUSTEE .

I am sorry for your situation. I would strongly urge you to retain an experienced Massachusetts attorney to turn the screws on the trustee to have...

Do we have any say in what money the court appointed executor spends?

I am sorry for the loss of your cousin. I assume by your question that neither you nor your brother were appointed by the court as the personal...

Do we have to store his possessions until we go to probate or can we donate them right away ?

Please do not donate or otherwise dispose of your girlfriend's father's belongings quickly. When this occurs, some family members will assume that...

What sorts of restrictions are there on legal name changes in the USA in general and specifically (if possible) Connecticut?

You may seek a name change in either your local probate court or superior court. The main problem with your petition may relate to the court's...