What is the process to contest a will/trust when you believe someone to have been mentally incapacitated & taken advantage of?

Time consuming and expensive is your starting point. You are talking about discovery and expert testimony from medical professionals in all...

My questions concerns living trust

If your father lives in Michigan and has all of his property in Michigan as you have stated, then all of his property will be probated in that...

How should a trust, wills, and beneficiaries be set up?

With the help of a local estate planning attorney you will be able to precisely reach all of your intended stated goals. Generally speaking, you...

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If I have a last will & testament, does my wife need one? In washington state.

Yes, you should definitely both have a Will set up minimally. Depending on your overall circumstances a Trust may well be in order as well. I would...

Real Estate

An asset, that is part of probate should be valued at the FMV on or very near the date of death (thus appraisal should be done). If the property is...

How do you revoke power of attorney?

You have excellent answers listed above. Your power of attorney can be revoked by you with a writing or some other actions that show and or...

What type of attorney should you call if you win the lottery?

Call an Estate Planning Attorney to help you with a Trust/s, Financial planner and tax professional for starters. Most importantly, tell as few...

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My father has an retirement account set up in his and my names. Am I entitled to know the balance? He is remarried.

Never, ever, sign a blank document under and circumstance, period. We likely need more information on the exact type of an account that this is. If...

Can I deposit a check made to the estate of my mom if I did Summary Administration (Interstate)?

As attorney Pippen stated above, Unlike in a formal administration a personal representative is not appointed in a summary administration, this is...

How do we rescind stipulations in a last will and testament?

Yes, you will want to make these changes as soon as possible after speaking with an estate planning/elder law attorney. You may want to speak with...