Now that my father has passed away,what will happen to the accounts he inherited from his brother 6 years ago.

A probate needs to be open. Your sister's statement that the State will take half if a probate is opened is completely false. You should hire an...

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The terms of the trust will likely control. That being said, if the trust is a Revocable Trust and the grantor is still alive, the grantor may make...

I am Trustee of my Father's and Mother's (deceased) revocable trusts (separate trusts) in How are these trusts to be treated?

How the trusts are to be treated all depends on the terms of the trust instruments. The limited information you have provided is not enough to...

Questions about a revocable living trust (My Fathers)

You need to hire an attorney to review the terms of the trust and see what powers you and your sister have under that document. If she is...

Can asking questions put me at risk for another beneficiary to contest a will?

I agree with my colleagues, you need to have a confidential conversation with your own attorney who has your best interests in mind.

Do I need a probate and trust estate?

I agree with my colleagues' answers. I would add that if your mother is being taken advantage of as a result of her dementia, you may wish to talk...

Do I need a probate attorney?

If you are a beneficiary under your mother's will or trust, you are most certainly entitled to copies of those documents. You should hire a probate...

Do I have to pay my mother's credit card bill if she is deceased?

The answer is no, you are not personally liable for paying your mother's credit card debt. However, if there are assets in her estate, the...