My father is a beneficiary of a trust. He is no longer receiving much income but the trust is growing. What are his options.

I agree with the points raised by my colleague. A review of the Trust and the relevant law mentioned should prove helpful to your father. He...

You have answered the question. There is not anything to go through probate. You avoid probate when assets are jointly owned and placed in a trust....

Just prior to my Mother's death, my brothers went into her home and removed most of the valuables and all the cash $6500.00

The Will is the controlling legal document. Any memorandum found with the Will that was prepared by your mother serves as guidance for the...

How can I get my mother 401k she was sixty when she pass and workedat park pleasant for over eight

My condolences on the loss of your mother. You can determine whether you are the beneficiary of your mother's 401K without the assistance of...

My son's father passed away 10/2011 and my son retained an attorney to process the estate in Jan. It still hasn't been closed.

Your son's attorney should be responsive to him and provide status on the estate's administration. Inheritance Tax return must be filed within 9...

Is there a legal way to dispose of a house without bringing it into the Estate ?

The home passes upon death to the surviving spouse if the deed was held as tenancy by entirety. Did the husband have a Will and who were the...

My mom passes away last year and appointed my sister as the owner of the will. OK here is the issue after selling the house

It depends on the facts in your situation. Though the Will may provide a Spendthrift provision which prohibits your inheritance from being...

PA Inheritance Tax Question.

I agree with my colleague's answer. If your brother died after your sister his Will would control the distribution of the savings account. If he...

What can make the "Attorney in fact" (unable to perform)?

I agree with my colleague, if your father no longer has capacity to change the attorney in fact (POA), then you may need to petition the court to...

Inhereted a house from my fathers death in april,2012,i have a notorized will nameing me exectori have the death certificate,,,i

My condolences on the loss if your father. As Executor, you will need to probate the Will. The register of wills in the county where your father...