What happens if someone is named as beneficiary to an account but the will and trust that was made years later states otherwise?

The beeneficiary desinigation controls so as to the acount, you are entitled to the money.

I think that I was named in a deceased relatives will but I was never contacted regarding the will at the time of the death.

A willis public, so check wiith the court where the person lived, although since you were not contacted, ods are you were not named,and in that...

Should I get a lawyer and open an estate proceeding?

Ms. Johnson is correct and while the law may difer in Tennanese in New York, there are generally thre ways that a person born out of wedlock is ...

My father passed last month. my father oldeset daughter came up here iafter his wife pass in 2004. he only went to mississipp

A will is public. Check the court, where yyour father died to see if was filed. Insurance, you poroably canot find out unless youare...

My question has to do with property transfer

I agree with other two attorneys. When you do the new deed for the three of you, make it joint with right of suviorship, then it oges ...

Should I get a lawyer and open an estate proceeding?

Ultimately yes, but you do need to open an estate and prove that her whereabouts are unknown

My Dad was a co-beneficiary in his parents will along with his sister. He passed away last year.

I agree with Ms. David and also have Dad consult attorney in the state where Grandma died to see what happens if the will is siltent,...

When you are the head of the estate following someones death do you get extra money out of the estate for your troubles

In New York, yes you are entitled to commissions, whicha re a % depending on the estate's value.

My grandfather passed about 2wks ago. My mom had durable POA. Is she obligated to pay any of his finances even though

Niot sure what you man by pay his finaces. if you mean pay his bills,, it depends. His bills are now the responsibilty of his esate so if your...

YOu would probate the will in Florida, your father's domicile and then have the PR file for an anciaraly probate in Tenn.

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