How do I take over my deceased husbadn's car/car payment without going through probate court

Well, if it is lease, he does not own it nor does his estate (yet). If you pay off the balance and his estate would be entitled to ownership of...

Leaving retirement benefits to one son only can the other son change it?

They could certainly try if they believe they were "disinherited" when the person changing the beneficiary did not have mental capacity. There may...

Mom left me a "Special Needs Trust". I need a lawyer to get it started, but i have no money. Any free lawyers in CT? Thank You.

It is likely that any attorneys fees associated with this trust can be paid by the trust so you would not have to pay out of your own pocket which...

How can I force the trustees to give me Trust Account information? I am a beneficiary of my Aunts Trust and so are they.

If you cannot get the information you need amicably, then you need to hire an attorney in CA to represent your interests. If you hire an attorney...

Most of the answer to this question depends on whether you are going to amicably settle this estate or not. It is a different answer if you are in...

Is it better to create a Trust and a Will in TX or just have the Will with the desire of a testamentary Trust in the Will?

Whether a will with a testamentary trust at the "end" is better or a revocable living trust (with a "pour over" will) is best is really dependent...

Would an Irrevocable Trust be the right instrument to make gifts to certain institutions while I'm living and after I pass?

Mr. Morgan's answer is very good. You would be best advised to visit with an estate planning attorney, preferably one who specializes in...

Mr. Feliciani gives a good answer. To answer your question, the claim is basically automatic. However it is only against the deceased's estate,...

If you are a resident of Wyoming an attorney only licensed in CO should not be practicing law in your state. That is the ethical rule in most...

Sister has handled mother's finances for years. Do I have a right to see all of mom's financial records prior to probate.

1. You certainly have the right (as an heir at law or beneficiary under the will) to see an accounting of your mother's assets at death and during...