My brother was left out of a will and the estate has been open for sometime, Can he still contest the will?

This is not that unusual. Frequently, parents of disabled children will follow the misguided path of leaving that child out of the will in order...

Your husband is trying to bully you. Tell him to stop it. Your father's inheritance has NOTHING to do with him! But, his IRA's and 401k's have...

How the funds are distributed when probate is finished?

The Final Probate Court order will state who the beneficiaries are and how the assets are to be distributed. If the Personal Rep has received a...

Do I need a lawyer if boyfriends mother wants me to take a polygraph test?

She can't "order" you to take ANY test. And, if the daughter has become involved, you may want to have an attorney write a strongly-worded "lawyer...

100% disabled. Disability checks are from the VA and social security from wounds in Itaq. Can it be garnished for child support

Just out of curiousity - why are you reluctant to pay child support for your child(ren)??? Child support payments are NOT alimony - they are for...

Can I have my brother removed as PR in probate court or at least stop him and/or have him removed from the house?

Two things - 1) hire a Kershaw County probate attorney to find out what has happened with the probate proceeding (my guess = nothing), and 2)...

Can I file criminal charges?

No, but what you can (and should do) is contact a probate attorney in your area to investigate and (if needed) file a motion for a hearing on the...

What can I do to prevent elder abuse

Good that you are watching out for your Mom - but, I do entirely agree with Attorney Sosa. If you Mom can't manage her money, she becomes an easy...

Can an inherited IRA be spent if currently in Medicaid nursing home?

The answer is "maybe" - if she has not yet deposited the check into her account, she needs to seek the advice of a special needs attorney, who can...

I recently became Trustee, the Trust has been retired to me. In the trust I am appointed Executor, DPOA of financial/health.

First off, a trust has a Trustee - not an Executor. Is there also a will? If so, are you also the Personal Representative of the will? If...