I have a trust in California and live in Florida. Does my husband have any legal rights to my trust?

If you live in Florida, your spouse has what is known as Elective Share rights, meaning he has an entitlement by law to 30% of your gross estate....

Is it possible to write an legally binding agreement between estate heirs.

I agree with Attorney Johnson's comment. However, if this is an instance where the Will or Trust directs that it goes to the surviving seven of you...

I was left the beneficiary of my grandmother and I need advice of how to get her will probated. Like where do I start?

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You will need to speak with a probate attorney who can walk you through the process. Attorney Lewis has given...

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Living trust questions concerning real estate

I am sorry to hear of your loss. The Successor Trustee will need to sign a document accepting their role as Trustee if the parent was the only...

Insurance beneficiary

I am sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like you may need to have a probate opened and a Personal Representative appointed over the estate who...

How do we get our sister's name listed with ours on the Deed to our property

We do not recommend adding joint owners to a deed during your lifetime; however, we may be able to name her as the beneficiary in a trust or on...

What is the process to grant someone guardianship to a minor?

Depending on the circumstances, if she will be caring for him for a short time, you may be able to avoid guardianship by using a document called...

Rules regarding Trusts.

I agree with Barry; there are many different types of trusts and some are used for creditor protection. However, the traditional revocable trust...

Need to obtain Probate Executor of Estate

A probate can certainly be opened to obtain clear title on the property so that it can be sold or dealt with as needed. If your mother would like...

Do I need a death certificate to access my deceased mothers safe deposit box? How long does it take to obtain one?

If you were named as the beneficiary on the box then yes, you will need a death certificate. You would obtain them from the funeral home and it...