Connecticut Probate Court and wills

Jennifer gets %100 in your hypothetical.

How do I declare someone mentally incompetent?

You would need to hire a guardianship attorney. Most likely two doctors would need to examine him to give you evidence of incompetence.

Lost Trust Fund

Attorney Frederick has given you some great options. You might also try to examine her regular tax returns for hints on where she kept her...

I received a check issued to my mother's estate. She owned no property, no probate necessary under Oregon law. How do I deposi

You will need to meet with an OR probate attorney to determine the best way to proceed(depends on size of check). The attorney will direct you to...

I concur with Attorney Smith and would only add that the beneficiaries have the full right of accounting and information as requested concerning...

My will was processed in Indiana years ago. I now live in Florida most of the year. Do I need a new will in Fl.?

Does processed mean prepared or filed with the court. In Florida-the original will is filed at time of death. You should have your will reviewed...

What can I do if a friend of the family named himself executor of my fathers estate forged his will and did not pay the Attorney

Your only chance is to find an attorney to help you. Contact the WA bar association for a referral. Is it possible the estate is insolvent and...

Parents Will and Testament

The latest will would have to be contested by you. You need to hire an estate litigation attorney. The most common grounds of contesting are...

My mom pass away but she did not leave a will but she has an account can i collect with out a lawyer

Not unless you are named beneficiary on the account. If not-the proper thing to do would be to hire an attorney and access the account through...

Can the surviving trustee of a living trust obtain a letter of appointment without going through probate?

It depends on the value of the account but generally assets not titled in the trust and that wind up in the name of a deceased person have to go...