In grandfathers will, my mother was left a 5th of his estate, now she has died and my only sister took 100%...is that legal?

I agree with Mr. Frank - you mother's will controls the distribution and you should get both your mother's and grandfather's wills to an attorney...

Cashing Stock

The answer depends on the type of stock and the provisions in the buy-sell/stockholder's agreement (if any). If you are talking about a large...

While you can certainly contest the trust, it is very difficult to do so, and you would need to prove fraud, duress or undue influence. Generally,...

My parents are really worried about all of there medical bills being past down to my brother and I.

I agree with Mr. Taylor. The debts are the estate's responsibility and do not pass down to you and your brother. However, I understand you live...

In VA, made a good faith offer on house, couldn't come up with downpayment, can the seller sue me?

Read the contract - the document will tell you the answer. If you're using a standard VAR Form 600 the answer will be in Section 25. Generally,...

Is there any way to get my in inheritance early?

I generally agree with Mr. Myers, but I anticipate the $300+ per year coming out of the account probably relates to tax and fiduciary filings since...

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Get with a business or real estate attorney in your area immediately and take them a copy of the lease agreement. It sounds as if you have some...

My husband died without a will, he left his retirement (pension) money to me. Does that all go to me?

The retirement plan likely includes a TOD ("transfer on death") designation, and that designation will control who gets the assets and in what...

Generally, you should expect to pay $150-300/hour, but rates can be higher (to $500 plus) for very experienced lawyers and complex matters. Most...

My husband created an irrevocable trust,although I did not sign the trust he has stated on real estate forms I'm an owner am I

There is no such thing as an "owner" of an irrevocable trust - the relevant parties are the Grantor, Trustee and Beneficiaries. With regard to...