In wa state does his will that excluded her over ride community property?

Please contact an estate attorney. If dad and wife lived primarily in Russia, community property may not be an issue at all. Community property is...

Do I even have a case against DCF?

You must have had an attorney for the appeal who understands the facts of this case. Please contact him or her with your questions.

What do I do to take control of trust? Can I name a co trustee? Who do I contact?

Please contact an estate attorney for assistance. Many trusts allow a trustee to name a co trustee, but you need to do it properly and your...

Notification of party being sued in a guardianship situation?

I do not practice in NY, but I doubt that the party who will be sued must be notified through guardianship proceedings. Your guardianship attorney...

Can I file a "Notice of Trust" myself, and is it required for someone with no creditors?

If there was no probate, you need to file two copies of Notice to Trust with the probate court. There are court approved forms that attorneys can...

Do the proceeds from the selling of these items , by law, have to be divided equally among 21 heirs? Help!!

The court is correct - whatever is sold must be divided.

The remainder of the beneficiaries would probably divide that beneficiary's interest.

Probate a will what can I do?

If all of father and step mother's property was held jointly with right of survivorship, step mother gets everything. If there is a Will, it...

How can I get a copy of the older trust from the lawyer that created the new trust, even if they may not willing to provide it?

It is likely that everything was jointly owned by your father and mother and that mother owned everything after father';s death. This means that...

What do we need to do legally, are we responsible for his debts or can we just walk away from the mess? What about the car?

Your father's estate is responsible for his debts. You are not responsible for anything unless you were named in the Will as executor/personal...