I am an ex spouse named as beneficiary on a brokerage account. My ex husband died last year.

If you want the money, or a chance to have it, you would have to respond. You must hire an attorney right away to protect your interests.

My parents moved in with my sister and I am concernced about inheritance theft

In addition to what was said I have the following question: what do you mean by funds that "have not been cleared." ? If you suspect financial...

Who would have claim to the patent rights if they are not designated in the will?

If there is a will, it probably has a clause regarding the "remainder" or "residue" which means "everything else" that is not specifically...

My father died,at 77 2013,there wasnt a will,after his death a will appeared,,8mths old,leaving,his children,with nothing

The issue here is whether its a valid will or not. The fact that time passed between his death and finding it may not matter so much...the probate...

A beneficiary of a living trust is a minor. Should the trustee have to set up a new trust in childs name or stay in original?

One would have to read the trust document itself. But typically the trsut will say what to do - i.e., a trust share is created (think of it as a...

My mom was the Settlor Trustee of a Revocable Living Trust. At one time she had her home titled in the Trust as a trust asset.

If this is like most living trusts, the house is either in or out of the trust (I doubt it is partially in and partially out). It may be that you...

Is any legal filing necessary for an estate with little or no assets?

There may not be much to do if it is that simple, other than distribute the assets in accordance with the will. The inheritance tax return also...

Is it illegal for my aunt to not allow me access to my trust fund?

I assume your aunt is the trustee? One would have to read the trust to determine if a distribution to you is appropriate but if it says that the...

Is a power of attorney good after death?

The answer to the question is the POA good after death? NO! Also keep in mind that the estate is responsible for the funeral bills!

Executor filed an old will from 1993 that gives him everything. The will was changed recently, what can be done?

If you have the original newer will that revokes the prior will you need to take it to an attorney and have it probated - if you just were told...

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