Is an AB Trust liable for debts of a Surviving Spouse?

In general a revocable trust does not provide any protection with regard to the creditors of the person who created the trust (who we often refer...

Brother may be involved in illegal acts as executor of Dads estate. He's to be appointed personal rep., 2 ben.s, 50/50 split

I suggest that you retain an attorney to advise you concerning your beneficial interest in the estate and take protective action if necessary. For...

If a LRT is recorded as beneficiary of bank, IRA, Insurance, and retirement accounts, will this avoid probate in Florida?

I agree with the first answer posted. I would add, however, that with respect to bank accounts it would generally be preferable for the accounts...

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Letters of administration are issued to a personal representative in a probate administration. Once the papers to open the estate are filed with...

My wife died, she had a loan on her car with a bank. They filed a claim . My credit is not to great. How do I keep it?

In order to keep the car you would need to open a probate proceeding and then pay off the car loan to get the title certificate back from the bank....

Florida probate question

Yes. Under Florida probate rules a final accounting and petition for discharge (which request the closing of the estate) must be filed within 12...

Father passed away waiting to go to court.

Assuming that the farm and the items on it were owned by your father in his individual name no one -- not you and not the other family member --...

Attorney to represent a minor child concerning a utma account. Step father will not pursue this in probate court.

The first question is who has legal authority to pursue this on behalf of your child. If the amount involved does not exceed $15,000, they you...

Am I entitled to a portion of an estate from my paternal grandmother who passed away last year and was just advised recently?

Whether you are entitled to a share of the estate will depend on a number of factors such as whether your grandmother left a will (and if so,...

I need to obtain POA for my parents, my father is 100% disable VA and its now in hospice care, my mother is with Alzheimer.

You should consult with an attorney in your area about having durable powers of attorney prepared for each of your parents. Once in place a...