Yes the Trustee has the duty to perform those tasks. The recipient of the benefit of those actions could enforce the required duties if the Trustee...

There has to be driving factors which are not mentioned; otherwise why would a small sole beneficiary estate still be open 2 years later....

How does a person get power of attorney over a person in a nursing facility with brain damage?

If you feel that the sister is trying to take advantage of your cousin, and that your cousin is incompetent to make decisions, you might seek a...

Do I need summary administration?

If the check cannot be reissued to you, you might consider doing a Disposition of Personal Property without Administration. Under that scenario,...

If I understand correctly your father initially wants his name on the house and mortgage but wants you to have it when he passes. There are...

Can I give my 17 year old permission to move in with my parents ?

If all parties were in agreement a childcare power of attorney would work; however, it is possible that if you move and allow your son to live with...

Can I try to get back something that was taken after a death that should have been mine?

If the money was unlawfully taken then yes you can get it back. It is possible however that your sister was either a joint account holder or the...

Do I have to be in the same state to file a petition for guardianship?

You need to better describe what you are expecting to happen. Are you planning on her to continue to live in Missouri with your parents or are you...

The homestead can maintain its status even if it is put in the living trust and it should be so transferred. There just needs to be wording...

If one of 3 heirs (intestate) grew up in a house, does he/she have more right than the other 2 heirs?

There is nothing in the statutes that gives a residing family member more rights than the other family members. Provided That it is found to be...