Contesting a fraudulent will in probate.

This forum isn't about "will I win my case" because those questions depends on facts, most of which we do not have. Regarding the legal issue, the...

What happens if beneficiaries of POD and TOD accounts pre-decease account owner?

Depends what the TOD agreements say. If the account owner dies without the beneficiaries of the TOD living it is more than likely the account will...

My mother has appointed a personal representative of her estate. Is a personal representative the same as an executor?

The terms are generally used interchangeably or depending on the state. Usually we say an "executor" is named in a will and an "administrator" is...

If a Vice President of a corporation is removed are they still liable for back taxes from when they were apart of the business

The answer is, it depends. I have extensive experience with payroll tax issues known as the "trust fund penalty" - this is where the "responsible...

Should/how do I transfer the title of trust owned property to the new trustee?

You need to speak to an attorney - but generally a trust deed identifies the current trustee, but has language indicating that the successors or...

If my mother and I are both on a deed, business and personal homes, will they go through probate when she dies?

In addition to what the other fine attorneys said - there can be gift implications to such an action. Thus when considering a transaction of this...

My father passed away an there is a will that me an my sisters are on but only thing is his wife won't give us a copy of it.

I could not have answered this one any better than Ms. Mayer. Take her advice.

I do not know about Illinois, but in NJ for example, you can file a complaint "For advice and direction" for this type of issue. You might not be...

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Does real property need to be sold during probate or can the property be signed to the beneficiaries as joint tenants?

Assuming the will does not speak to the issue, the executor should be able to transfer the property to you both as "tenants in common" - meaning...

Did i receive the correct and current trust document,

You have to have the documents reviewed by an attorney. You cannot get an answer without a review by a qualified attorney - but it is not unusual...