The Trust will not be the beneficiary of the settlement, the estate would be the beneficiary of the settlement and so you would have to open a...

You need to contact (and probably hire) a probate attorney in Alabama as the laws differ from state to state. If your partner was a Florida...

Mr. Glick's answer is correct and complete. You need to hire a probate lawyer who litigates in the circuit where the deceased was living at the...

Attorney Gunthert gave you the best answer. if you add your sister-in-law's name to your deed it may be deemed a taxable gift, and you would need...

Did the Executor also have a durable power of attorney for the deceased? If so, did she move the funds to benefit the decedent? If so, let her...

Who would name you "administrator" if not the court; however, you may qualify for estate without administration. You will need to discuss this...

As attorney Jacobs pointed out, you need to me with a probate attorney to review the Will and advise you what you can or can't do. Also, if the...

In general, pensions do not have a cash basis. They are only a stream of income for thwe employee and depending on the employee' s election may...

How did he explain to the court why he was objecting to the claim. The probate statutes specifically allow for funeral reimbursement.

Yes, if you can prove Dad lacked legal capacity, your sister misled him, used undue influence or the lawyer who drafted the deed did so improperly....