Mini Probate

I am an attorney practicing in Alabama so I can't offer you specific advice on how California law would deal with this question. However, I do...

Parents home left in a trust

I practice in Alabama so I am not able to address your question from the perspective of law i your state. However, there are a few more facts that...

As executor of an estate in ohio can i get a draw or advance of my compensation at the start of doing the work. ?

I agree with Mr. Thomas' answer. I am an Alabama attorney, so you will need to consult someone in OH. However, I would like to advise you that in...

Trust and Will

I do not have much to add to excellent answers above. However, I did see that you live in California. If your parents also live in California,...

My brother is getting a divorce in Virginia. Can he change his estate plans (will/trust) before the judgement has been entered?

I am an Alabama attorney who focuses his practice on probate, wills, trusts, and estates. However, I will attempt to pass on some advice one...

Are life ins proceeds included in estate?

I am an attorney practicing in Alabama, but I will attempt to give you some general guidance. Generally speaking, life insurance proceeds are paid...

Under FLa or Ala probate laws. Can a neice/newphew/inlaws normally inherit a decendants property if in intestate?

The other two attorneys have given you good advice. I am responding here merely because I am an Alabama attorney and you mentioned that there was...

Co-trustee statute of limitations on signing/division of assets?

I'm an Alabama attorney so my answer is coming from that perspectve. I'm sorry that you and your sister appear deadlocked. The first thing you...

In Idaho does a probate lawyer always represent the personal representative?

While I'm not an Idaho attorney, I do have some familiarity with how the various states approach the identity of a lawyer's client when the lawyer...

Unfortunately, this is a common situation. Like the previous responder, the way the account is titled could be relevant in this case. If the...