You should first look to the terms of the trust to see if there is language stating how a successor trustee is appointed. If there is no language,...

I have 2 grandchildren in VA and established trust

The simple answer is to take the trust back to the attorney who drafted it and ask him or her to make the desired changes. If you did not have an...

I agree with Mr. Hart. You definitely need to see an attorney as soon as possible and present all of the facts and evidence, and receive qualified...

Possible Criminal Charges Against A Trust Executor?

At such time as you can convince a County or City prosecutor to file criminal charges against her. Your first step is to contact the County or City...

Brother was committed to a rest home and an attorney placed in charge of all his business/care. W/O my knowledge

You can certainly hire an attorney in Maryland and petition the court for a change of guardianship. Of course, there is no guarantee of your...

Can an irrevocable trust's sole trustee and beneficiary, deposit a check into their personal checking account?

It depends entirely on the terms of the trust. If the trust allows such distributions to the beneficiary, then they are allowed.

What can I do if my half-sister is claiming to be the sole heir to our father's estate?

You clearly need an experienced probate attorney to represent you and intervene on your behalf. You simply need to prove the adoption, or show a...

Is my mother entitled to the proceeds from the sale of her house held jointly with my legally incapacitated father?

I believe I may one of the attorneys to whom Mr. Hart is referring, but we attorneys are not allowed to solicit business in this forum. I agree...

What can one expect in court, after being served with a show cause as to why a second accounting is not done for an estate?

You should expect a scolding from the Judge and along with an ultimatum that if you don't file the accounting by a certain date, you will be...

Yes. See Virginia Code section 64.2-1612. You would be best served by hiring an attorney to make the demand.