My sister/trustee is going through disposing of our late Dad's personal property without me, her co-Beneficiary, what can I do?

I am sorry for your loss and situation. Sadly, since your sister isn't listening to you, it's simply vital that you retain an experienced...

Does the deed of transfer override a trust?

Your aunt in California should meet with an experienced California estate planning attorney. He or she can walk through the options with her,...

Can I make small non legal changes in a 13 year old living trust, addresses, etc. By typing them in? Does this damage legality?

Please note that you should never amend any legal document by scratching words out or typing them in. Such changes are not valid (except in...

Who is the rightful next of kin?

I am very sorry for your loss. Since your brother died in Virginia, I am assuming he was a Virginia resident and Virginia law will apply. ...

I'd strongly urge you to retain an experienced Florida real estate attorney to assist you with this transaction. He or she can advise you on the...

Is transfer of deed conflicted with a will valid?

Unfortunately, if the deed transferred your in-laws' house outright to their first-born son, it becomes the son's property no matter what the will...

I am sorry for your loss. In a probate estate, once all of the expenses have been paid, the estate tax return has been filed, and other duties of...

Can a wife sign a poa for her husband in the state of NEW YORK?

Unfortunately, your mother cannot "sign" for your father unless he has executed a power of attorney in her favor. That is, just because you are a...

I trust that you are working with an experienced California probate attorney. If you are, he or she will prepare a General Release (or its...

I lost the Trust Documents for which I am a Trustee. The person is now diseased and I need to liquidate the trust.

I'm sorry for your loss. Your best bet is to contact the attorney who prepared the underlying trust agreement. He or she would surely have a copy...