I moved to FL. and have a trust that was prepared in KS. Do I need to do any thing to keep my trust valid

Your Trust would be valid here in Florida as long as it was valid where signed. However, you may want to amend the situs of the trust (the location...

Yes, if the Will was valid where it was signed, it would be valid if Florida. However, states can vary on the requirements for how Wills are...

Adding the kids on as Power of Attorney would not avoid probate since that authority ends upon your death. Also, that would give them access to the...

If I am the beneficiary of a TSP, but my grandmother left me a separate amount of money in her will, do I get both sums of cash?

Assets that have direct beneficiaries are handled separately from what the Will states. If there are assets that are included in her probate estate...

My mother was a ward of the State. She passed away on 5/14/2014. I have a copy of her will and been named representative.

There is not a particular time in which you must open probate; however, her original Will should have been deposited with the clerk of court within...

How soon can I access a deceased relative bank account to pay bills and close account while i handle his estate?

If the account is in his sole name, you will not be able to access it (or close it) without the Order of Summary Administration. However, if you...

Is a trustee of an estate the same as personal representative

Your question is not too clear. Are they having you sign a Waiver waiving your right to serve as Personal Representative? Often the same person who...

Can I file a Petition for Florida Probate Summary Administration without a lawyer, if I am not the only heir?

Unfortunately, Florida probate requires the hiring of an Attorney. The fees for small estates are statutory, so based on the asset value, you will...

If the trust does not address the trustee succession beyond this point, the beneficiaries can petition the court to appoint a Successor Trustee. It...

Is there something I can file with the court when the executer of the will has not put said will in probate?

I agree with the other answers that it is important to consult with a probate litigation attorney. Additionally, if there were documents...