Relative died without a will and no immediate family. Do we have to contact long lost heirs?

I agree with the other attorneys on two points: (1) your Mom's payment of the funeral expenses will be one of the first things to be reimbursed...

Can rights to access to funds from a probate case be contested based on lack of contact or emotional ties with the deceased.

I am sorry for the loss of your cousin. It is not clear from your question whether your cousin had a Will that is being probated or whether he...

Gifting assets to a dynasty trust.

I am a little concerned about your assumptions about the exemptions. The Federal Estate Tax, Lifetime Gift Tax, AND Generation Skipping Transfer...

I have a pension plan and 401 k. I have listed my brother as 100% beneficiary. I am now married do I need a living trust as well

If your question relates exclusively to the two retirement plans that you mention, you do not necessarily need a Revocable Living Trust to have...

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Can executor of will choose what to sell in estate and kick out tenants from rental house

I am sorry to you and your wife for the loss of her mother. The facts are a little confusing. The executor of the estate has certain authority to...

I am not sure what a Personal Asset Trust is, unless it is a Revocable Living Trust. Whether a Revocable Living Trust is appropriate for you...

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Should I put my mortgage free home in an irrevocable trust to protect against any potential creditors or nursing home reasons?

Notwithstanding the fact that it is not possible to cover all potential aspects of whether you should put a house into a trust, I will share...

If someone is suing me do they have to file in my county or theirs ?My mother passed away and her estranged husband is suing me

I am very sorry for your loss. This does not appear to be a probate question, even though it is a part of the events that surround your mother's...

How to proceed after negligent home inspection in the state of Maryland?

It sounds as if the home inspection company's insurance company is involved and is offering you your home inspection fee back. Be careful because...

Can my tentant's send me bills for repairs that were made without my authorization or consent after the tenancy is up?

It is unlikely that you would have to pay for repairs that were not authorized. The lease would control this issue. It should have provisions...