I think what you are saying is that your stepmother died but had medical bills from her final illness that you are trying to process. Her father...

There are a lot of variables in your question. It is impossible to answer your question without knowing more about the bank account and the terms...

I am in New York, but just hearing the words "an audit of the estate" makes me think that the process will be very long, and there is not much the...

That such a document was provided to you seems like excellent evidence that they intend to equalize the estate when the time comes. While there...

It sounds like there are two trusts at play here. For most people, their assets pass to their spouse or into a trust for their spouse's benefit...

Is there a dispute, or are you just concerned about the way the trust was written? If there is no dispute about whether your father or your...

I suggest you consult with an estate planning/elder law attorney. That is the best way to get guidance about how to proceed and your options.

The trust will have language explaining what happens when a trustee stops acting or dies and a new trustee takes over (the successor trustee). ...

Hiring an attorney to help you might be a good idea, but the time frame you describe doesn't sound unreasonable. You have the right to hire an...

If you qualify for a Supplemental or Special Needs Trust, your settlement proceeds will be distributed to the trust instead of you, so your...