Can a trustee use trust funds to defend herself in a suit brought by a beneficiary?

You obviously need an attorney b/c there is too much going on here t get a good answer. To answer your question - basically the answer is that yes...

I am the representative for my dads will and my older brother as secondary. He execute the will with me knowing and took me out

I am a bit confused but here is what I would advise: If you are the first named executor in your father's will and your father has died and the...

What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of creating the following living trust in the fact setting described below?

Number 1- hire an attorney because it will be worth the investment. Number 2- what you describe is what any estate planning attorney worth his...

My father passed away.if I suspect that moneys may not have been handled appropriately in my fathers estate who can you contact?

I understand your reluctance to hire a lawyer, they cost money, but it sounds as if you are not getting anywhere without one. Not too many lawyers...

Mr. Friedman offers a good answer. It can be very quick and easy, but my guess would be that something happened or there is more to it leading to...

Iv'e been working with a local attorney for several months now. our primary issue is to resolve some "estate issues" with my bro

I am not versed at all on IA statues or ethics, I can only comment on what I do and the law in my states (PA, NJ, DC). I do not always have clients...

What part of the Ohio RC does it discuss beneficiaries of an annuity?

While I am not an OH attorney or familiar with the specifics of OH law, most annuity contracts are controlled by the annuity contract itself so...

My grandmom passed away and my mom was her only child, she did not leave a will. How can she put the house in her name.

I am an attorney practicing in Philadelphia. If things are as you say it appears that your mother (deceased's only child) would need to step...

I need to know how to go about signing a title to a house over to someone else

The bottom line is you are going to need a lawyer and it can either get sorted out now, or perhaps later, when it is harder. If she had a will and...

REPEAT QUESTION (please ignore previous Q.): Has Indiana's inheritance tax been completely repealed or will that occur in 2022?

I am not an attorney in Indiana so I would be sure to ask an Indiana attorney to be sure - but my two cents are to 1.) trust the state site versus...