In addition to the other excellent answers already posted here, one minor detail that is often overlooked when clients have a trust is the actual...

First is that you need an Alabama lawyer who is familiar with probate matters. Apparently your skill, ability or honesty is being questioned by...

House left in will needs to heir be disclaimed but time has expired to do that - what to do?

I am surprised that you are not working with an attorney on this. Probating an estate without an attorney's help is dangerous and can lead to...

Will said everything to be divided equally between 2 heirs. But all money in joint account with one heir.

Normally a joint account owner has as much right to funds on deposit as the other owner so when one dies, the survivor gets it all. A will does not...

I am last survivor, I need my mother's will.

First, did she have a will? Second, have you searched her home, safe deposit box and safe to find it? Third, is there any correspondence from an...

The facts are against you in this matter. TIAA/CREF is obligated to distribute the funds to the beneficiary named under the plan. You could file an...

How to get a copy of my gramps will?

Here in Alabama the original will is given to the Probate Judge to open a probate file. Copies of the will may be distributed to the heirs at law....

What should I do?

Call Jim Ziegler there in Mobile. You desperately need the help of an attorney who handles probate and Jim can help you. This is not a matter to...

In Alabama If Elderly Have a Durable POA and a Durable Healthcare POA and a Living Will...Is that Sufficient Coverage ??

The fact that you are asking the question suggests that you have your doubts. Know this- it is much more expensive to go through probate with a...

I was named executor by Father in his will. I am also a beneficiary. Can I move into his house?

Here in Alabama one of the primary responsibilities of the Executor is to safeguard the property in the probate estate. I see no reason why you...