Cousin's dad died,she was the product of affair so she was not recognized, can she still fight inheritance,she's over 21

The estate may be closed by now and it would be difficult. Also, there may have been a Will where she was excluded. If she was never notified of a...

Can a monetary disbursement be made to heirs of an estate prior to final closing, ex. one of the heirs needs some money.

If the estate has not been fully administered, the exeutor/personal repesentative may not know all of the expenses, creditors' claims, etc. When...

Can a Curator add Beneficiaries to a Brokerage Investment Account

If no beneficiaries are listed, the account will be a probate asset upon your brother's death. Unless you have a court document as Curator or a...

If I have a jugement against a person and they have house that is in a Trust. Can I put a Lein on that house.

I hope that a California attorney will answer this question. In most jurisdictions, only the government for a tax lien or a...

When purchasing a car owned soley by the deceased, can I make the check payable to the surviving spouse or the estate of XXX?

It depends on State law. For example, in Florida where I practice, a suviving spouse is entitled to the decedent's vehicle if he or she files a...

Florida recognizes marriages in other jurisdictions. You are considered married in Florida.

My sister died in Feb, 2010. She had a checking acct with over $7,000 in it. No other assets. No estate was prepared.

If you are your sister's only heir at law, you can follow the procedure described below. However, if you are not your sister's only heir at law,...

Oregon. Does a will written in 2012 supersede a trust written in 2000-2002?

This is difficult to answer because we don't have enough facts. If the assets that were placed in the trust many years ago still remain in the...

Can a lawyer go to probate and have an heir removed from an estate for threatening the lawyer and administrator in Alabama?

No. It is the will of the deceased that controls the beneficial interests.

Can I claim my daughter for tax purposes?

The only way to adjust the divorce decree is to go back to court for a modification. Please consult the attorney who represented you in your...