Whether she can get anything depends on several factors and what she alleges in her contest. An individual is free to name whoever he or she wants...

What legal recourse is there when money is stolen from a trust?

please consult an attorney. Provide him or her with copies of the trust, account statements, etc. for review. Who was the other trustee and why...

In Florida, XYZ died & left unpaid bill in his name. No estate, all assets JTWROS w/ wife. Is the attached letter accurate?

If you do send a letter, make sure that you include that the decedent had no assets to probate before you state that no estate was established. ...

There may not be enough funds in a small estate in NY ( small estate admin process), should I wait to pay bills?

Wait - was a notice to creditors published in the legal news? There should be a time limit for creditors to file claims. I do not practice in NY...

Can a conservator in Wisconsin create trusts with the conservatee's assets?

It depends on the powers given to the conservator under a court order, power of attorney or whatever document gives the conservator powers. Ask the...

How do I go about getting a letter of authority?

The will needs to go through probate to get a Letter of Authority. Please consult an attorney and provide him or her with all of the facts and the...

If I have named beneficiaries on my IRA and life insurance will they have to go through probate ?

IRAs and life insurance with named beneficiaries are exempt from probate. Most beneficiary designated accounts will also be exempt from probate...

Is it common for phone records and text's to be requested in a divorce case

Yes - it's common

A health club I belonged to in 2011-2012 has started taking money out of my checking account, what are my rights?

read your contract. it may have a renewal clause in it that provides if you do not cancel they can keep taking $.

How gain custody of Godchild?

Report this to CYFD. If your Godson is in the family where the cousin lives, it is not appropriate. You may want to consult a guardianship...