If the trust is a revocable trust, you should be able to sell the house and purchase a new one in the name of the trust.

I am sorry for your loss. There are many issues at play in your questions and my best recommendation is to speak with a local probate attorney as...

Mr. Stein is correct. The living will and appointment of health care surrogate will die with your sister, as well as any power of attorney that may...

Is it necessary to hire a lawyer ?

Although it may not seem like an attorney is required, you should at least consult with a probate attorney to make sure your ducks are in a row....

If my mother and I had a joint checking account and she removed me (I have a DPOA), can I add myself back on it?

Sounds like you should consider filing for guardianship over your mother's person and property. You should consult with a local attorney who...

I have a will and no one is contesting against me inheriting. Can I get help to file probate forms from a paralegal?

It is my understanding that you will need an actual attorney to represent you in a formal probate proceeding. Considering the complexity of probate...

Probate: I have two questions. Basically "how" questions.

I agree with the other posts. If there was no money in the estate then why do you want to go through probate? If there is a nominal amount of money...

$3,500 sounds like a reasonable fee for Medicaid planning. Many attorneys will charge a fee close to the cost of one month stay at the nursing...

My mother in law wants to open a Trust Fund under my wife's name, but it sounds a bit suspicious

It's difficult to know what your mother in laws intentions are without knowing all the facts. First off, she cannot give away $40,000 without...

Can i do anything about my brother the executor of my mothers will who is living off the money left and has had no contact with

If your mother died with a Will, then your brother, as executor of the estate, is obligated to distribute her assets in accordance with the...