Does an estate in probate close even if the house is not sold?

The estate can be closed after the required notice and statutory time in which creditors can file claims has expired, all creditor claims have been...

What is a permanent administrator?

You should get you an attoery immediately and object!

I agree with the other attorneys. You are the only heir of your parents.

The replys by the other attorney are absolutely accruate but there are facts missing. Who hired an attorney? Has any petition been filed? These...

There would be several lawsuits. You can file a wrongful death claim for the loss of your father but this would not be as large a settlement...

Who does executor have to share the contents of the will with?

You need to get an attorney . He is not an executor until the court approves the will. If he will not follow the rules you have to wonder what...

How do I do an accounting for a trust?

I agree that you should get a CPA to prepare the accounting to protect you and give the other beneficiaries peace of mind. You must manage the...

I am a benificiary of a revocable trust. It is in New york. A bank is the trustee. Can I move it from New York and change banks?

I agree with the other attorneys. The bank will fight hard to keep the trust. You will need very knowledgeable and experienced trust litigation...

Recently deceased father has a Living Trust with living spouse. Daughter is successor trustee. What does the ST need to do?

The trust was revocable during your father's life but now it is irrevocable. The successor trustee is responsible for managing the property in...

I am a vested beneficiary of a irrevocable trust in NJ. Is the settlor permitted to actively manage the trust? I thought only

The trustees are responsible for the management of the trust. However the trust document will control what authority the settlor has...