If three owners each have a share of a cottage property, can one owner force the others to sell?

Your sister-in-law can file a partition proceeding to force a sale. The forced sale will not happen immediately, and the proceeding will not be...

If an asset is inadvertently left out of the supplemental needs trust, what steps need to be taken?

The trustee (or you) should speak confidentially with an attorney about your special needs trust and your benefits. Get a copy of the trust document.

What is a irrevocable trust ?

An irrevocable trust is one where the creator (sometimes called the “grantor”) gives up the right to amend or terminate the trust. They can be...

I think more information is required to answer your question. I suspect that the executor distributed the car to you 'in kind' and the dealership...

If the will fails, then the assets will pass under the law of intestacy. If the beneficiaries of the will are different than the heirs at law are...

What to do about my 93-year-old uncle who has Parkinson's and dementia and is in love with his 50-yr-old former housekeeper.

I think you need to be proactive to prevent the former housekeeper from causing problems. Document what she is doing, and warn the nursing home. ...

My brother and I are co-trustees of Mom's living trust. Our brokerage suddenly locked all of our portfolio trust accts. Why?

I wouldn't waste a moment thinking about why they don't want you as customers. Rather, I would find a reputable institution that welcomes your...

Do i need to hire a personal family lawyer?

If your friend has the capacity to make decisions, she should document them properly with the assistance of a trusts and estates attorney -...

Do I Sign a Heirship Affidavit Even If My Dad Had a Will

The requirement depends on the precise circumstances. There is a detailed court rule that states that if the person petitioning the court for...

My mother passed away. She owned a car, which was her only material asset. How do I handle selling it?

If her assets are worth less than $30,000, you can initiate a small estate proceeding. As the named executrix, you can apply to serve as the...