It is difficult to say whether you can become the executor or whether there are other avenues that may be available for you to see if your mother's...

The answer to your questions depends on several facts. Some of which are not included in your question. First, you say that your relative is...

As the two prior attorneys noted the deed would result in the survivor having ownership of the property. To avoid issues later on it may make sense...

Can I, as the trustee and grantor of a living family trust, change the amount that two individuals named are to receive?

A living trust typically refers to a revocable trust which means you can change the trust during your lifetime. You should consult with an...

How do I quickly obtain the legal documentation that names me as an executor of a will?

The Will may designate you as the executor but you are not authorized to act until the Surrogate in the county where your grandmother lived...

My ex-husband passed last Friday and did not leave a will?

When someone dies without a Will the process is called intestate administration. Generally, the process for administering and distributing the...

It states that I am entitled, but it also states in I am disinherited. What would my legal rights be?

If your father was a resident of New York at the time of his death and his Will is being probated in NY the question should as the prior answer...

Typically, Forms 1099-MISC are not required to report executor fees because administration of an estate or trust is not a trade or business...

Should I keep my husband the beneficiary of my 401k after being marry for only 1 year?

Under federal law, if you are married, your spouse is automatically the beneficiary of your 401k. If you want to name your daughter as the...

Do we have a case?

The two previous answers are on point. There are not sufficient facts in your question to provide you with a complete answer. In addition to...