Will I be next of kin if my step-dad was not lucid at the time of my mothers death

If you don't adopt or his child and he does not have a will, then the property probably passed to him when your mother died and his children will...

What should I do when a trust property isn't showing a profit when it should be?

Have you been receiving regular accountings? If so, did those include the 6 month statute of limitations notice? If not, you may have a cause of...

As the PR or executor. Not just named in a will, but appointed to the position by the court, you may be able to subpoena the records

What are the legal rights of an 18 y/o daughter of a deceased father who has no will w/ regards to his estate?

If there was not a spouse, the kids would inherit everything. The partner nothing. That being said, any jointly owned property would be the...

How do I finalize the dissolution of an Irrevocable Trust?

You may be able to, but you should have someone review the trust. Trusts often use little words like per stirpes or per capita, just to name a...

Who pays closing costs from a home they bought from parents trust? The trustee stated first all pay 1/3 didnt happen

You would have to look at the contract to see what everyone agreed upon. It sounds like you might want to hire a lawyer to review what has happened.

When there is a will contest, can I request a copy of the drafting attorney's file?

Sure, you may ask, but your request will be denied. I think you meant, do you have the right to review it? That depends on the facts and...

If the personal representative defies the judges orders to file documents, what action will be taken by the court?

Often the courts will set a hearing to show cause as to why something has not been done. One month is probably not enough to trigger the court to act.

What kind of trust should I use for a 401k and IRA?

The problem is you can't make that decision now based on future circumstances. Your IRA trust or RLT with IRA provisions should be structured to...

Does moving require an update to will?

If the will was valid in GA, FL will recognize it (unless it was a holographic will and then it must comply with the FL statute of wills) That...