There are two kinds of trusts: testamentary trusts (which are created after a person's death and found in his or her will) and inter vivos trusts,...

Is there any way to protect my fathers assets, we need to put him in assisted living.

I'm sorry for the loss of your mother and the difficult situation you now find yourself in. If your father is still competent, he should work with...

The process we use here in Connecticut is to petition the probate court to allow the sale to a named fiduciary. This protects the executors and...

Does a leader of a youth group count as a temporary "legal guardian?"

You will wish to check with Idaho counsel, but I would strongly urge you not to accept a waiver signed by a youth group leader on behalf of...

Do I have to announce a death in another state, if a judge ruled it was to be probated in my father's state of residence?

I am sorry for your loss. Unless there are known creditors in Alabama, you should not have to do anything in that state since the probate court...

A friend committed suicide. He left a short note that said emergency contact and listed his sister's name and phone number.

I'm very sorry for your loss. Since you are a friend, not a relative, you have no legal right to the dog unless there was a duly executed will...

Will the original of my will be sufficient for my heirs to probate in NY if it is uncontested?

If you have an original will that was properly witnessed and notarized, then that will should be filed with the Surrogate's Court in the State of...

How can I amend a trust?

Please take the trust documentation to an experienced California estate attorney for him or her to review and to provide you with solid advice. ...

Can my spouse and I distribute various percentages to our beneficiaries in our Joint Revocable Living Trust?

As you are well-aware, you are in a blended marriage which results in some difficult issues. In such situations, an experienced estate planning...

Deceased mom 3/26. Lots or debt paid by my self and sister. Only asset, car worth 4k. 3rd sister wont sign non probate forms

I am very sorry for your loss. While I am not licensed in Kentucky, I suggest that you go to your local probate court and bring copies of all...