Generally speaking, many states would still honor the will, but not the provision leaving assets to an ex spouse. After a divorce, you generally...

Is the Will invalid due to dementia since she was diagnosed 16 months prior to making that will?

I am sorry to hear of your situation. You may be right about the will's validity. Generally, you must have a specific level of mental capacity to...

What can I do about this. I have tried to think of what to do for years.

This question would be better addressed to an attorney in the state where your father's farm was located. That state may have laws that...

How can I stop him from throwing her belongings away.

You'll need to find a lawyer who is licensed in the state that your mother lived to best answer this question. It will greatly depend on the...

Does the new Nonprobate laws apply to old wills and does the son obtain immediate power of the will without going to probate.

This is certainly a duplicate. But see my colleagues' answers on your original post for more information. Another thing to keep in mind, it likely...

What is the best way to do this and once he name is off can I move these into my own trust? Does prop 13 become an issue?

You will want to speak with a trust attorney. When you meet with this attorney, be sure to have the trust documents. The power and the process to...

Can I transfer my home to my grandson who is 8 years old through a life estate?

You are going to want to speak with an attorney in your state before doing this. Just transferring the property to a minor will likely create a...

What is the difference between an Estate and Trust? When my aunt & mother died all their financial assets were in their Trust?

Mr. Zelinger sums it up nicely. Essentially, if all of their assets truly are in the trust and the trust is valid, then the wills are useless as...

Can you recommend a trust attorney that is licensed in Maryland & Virginia and practices trust law and minor law in both states.

Sorry to hear of your situation. But I must agree with my colleges above. You need to speak with an attorney who regularly deals with trusts. If...

Rights of Survivorship: Do I have any rights to this property?

That language seems adequate to crate a joint tenancy with a right of survivorship. Generally, this type of deed is used for two people to hold...