If there is a trust involved, and you have to go to probate court, does the widow get reimbursed for funeral and attorney expens

Yes. If she files a claim for funeral expenses, she will get paid for them from estate assets. The probate attorney is entitled to payment from...

Congratulations! With all that money to protect, perhaps now would be a good time to hire a lawyer? It is the beneficiaries' and the...

If a person die and don't have a family member. A friend cant be the next of kin?

First, the city does not control remains. Does your ex husband have children? Brothers or sisters? Mother or Father? Spouse? Nieces or Nephews?...

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What is the likely hood of winning a lawsuit if my husband died of an overdose of perscription pain killers

Your chances with your current lawyer, the talent of opposing counsel, and with the specific facts and variables of your case are 68.987%. Of...

SIGH........ I can't tell you the many hundreds of thousands of dollars that I have seen folks spend in attorneys fees because of do it yourself...

Can a trust be created that controls a legacy past my daughter without violating rules against perpetuities or whatever?

Yes. Your proposed Trust does not have a perpetuites problem at all.

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You are not responsible for your father's cat related expenses. The cat is dead and the Vet may have already disposed of the remains. I can't...

Can I file a lien or somehow block ex husband from collecting inheritance if he owes back court ordered money?

I agree with Ms. Johnson except I would hire a probate attorney with litigation experience or a talented collection attorney who has experience in...

What can I do if attorney has not sent me my check?

I agree that you should have another lawyer contact the estate attorney. How much are you talking about?

Can I file for summary administration in Florida?

Niether the Florida Real estate or the Georgia property is part of the calculation for the purposes of the 75,000.00 threshold. However, all...