I want to change my trust so my kids receive their inheritance in small amounts over time

You need to consult a local attorney to prepare an amendment to your trust incorporating a trust provision stating at what times or ages...

This matter should be examined by the courts. You should hire a local lawyer to file for an accounting of your mother's accounts which will show...

Do I need a probate lawyer or need to worry about this problem? (see details)

I would suggest you retain an attorney where your mother passed away. The attorney can check to see if an estate was ever opened for your mother,...

Can I start probate proceedings for my fathers estate in a state other than the state where he died?

Probate must take place in the state where father lived and died. In this case his property would be a probate asset. The distribution would...

You should retain a local attorney. Generally, if assets are titled in joint names then they pass at death to the joint tenant. This would hold...

Is there anyone that I can contact RIGHT NOW about issues regarding a P.O.A and my mother's health and safety.

A local probate attorney can advise regarding fraud and abuse issues regarding your father's estate. If the person who is appointed as power of...

Dad died 16 years ago. He is receiving settlement in asbestos litigation now and they want his estate reopened. What do I do?

They are correct. The estate must be reopened to receive the settlement funds. Thy cannot just be paid directly to the beneficiaries.

How do i make sure i am not completely removed from a will that is currently being probated?

The will cannot be changed once the person is deceased. It must be presented in its original form for probate. If the individual referred to is...

When a will is read doesn't the lawyer have to be the one to read it?

A lawyer does not need to read the will. The will has to be read by the family to determine who the executor is. The executor is the individual...

Mom recently passed away and looking for estate and inheritance guidance on monies left for myself and siblings. How to start??

Since all assets are in mother's revocable living trust, the distribution provisions of he revocable living trust would govern. The will would...