With 3 complete restatements of trust, do all prior amendments & complete restatements need to be listed in heading?

The best way to know if your Trust is updated properly and/or needs to be so is to show all of the paperwork to an attorney who can review the...

I do not want to go through probate.

My condolences on the enormous losses in your family. The facts as presented do not necessarily trigger the probate court, as much as possible...

How can I be assured the drafting attorney is no longer listed as trustee?

This is one of those times, that if your mother is capacitated and willing, you should encourage her to take advantage of the free consultation...

How can I avoid probate when the only thing I own is my condo?

Kudos to you for being considerate to your children and thinking of ways for them to avoid having to probate your estate. There are several ways to...

Can one go to appeal?

Based on the scenario above, this is one of those times where specifically describing intent and details should be shared with an experienced...

Probate

The Will alone does not effectuate a transfer of ownership. The Court must make that ultimate decision. If the grandson enters a leasing contract,...

If I die first does my share transfer to my wife ? Or do my parents now own 50/50 ? I was told my wife would get my share ?

Kudos to you for stopping to consider the ramifications of the wording of the deed! Most individuals do not realize how important that language can...

Should the profit distributions checks be made out in my name or in my name as the trustee?

First, please look to the language of the Trust itself to ensure you are complying with its directives. However, generally speaking, the...

How to handle probate while PR living overseas ?

First, my sincere condolences over the loss of your brother. However, I have some confusion about your question. Why is your concern about who your...

The cost of a forensic accounting ranges, with the estate bearing the cost. If you wish to have independent verification, then the cost would be on...