When the trust is up, what if the trustee does not contact me? Can the trustee keep it for themselves?

The Trustee is to manage the Trust assets and comply with the terms of the Trust Agreement, all for the benefit of the beneficiary(ies). Sometimes...

My aunt just recently passed away and I, the nephew, am the next of kin. My brother would have been also only he died in July.

Timing is everything! As the other answer alludes to, there are situations where your niece might be in line to take your brother's share. The...

My aunt just died Sunday and left no will. My niece and I are the next of kin. My half sister, not related to my aunt has a

You need to speak to an attorney so you can go over the detailed facts of your situation. That being said, if there truly is not a Will, then the...

I have been using my name spelled Geraldine all of my life .When I got my birth certicate ,it is spelled Jeroline.

You can petition the local court in the county in which you reside. There are certain persons who by law cannot change their name, but if you do...

Father died and step mother can not find will what am i his child entitled to

The "stuff" that a person owns at death is dealt with differently depending on the asset and how it is owned. Anything held in both your father's...

My father passed away with no will. He was married, however, her name was not on the deed of the home. Are the surviving kids

Since your father passed away without a Will, the laws of intestacy control. In Tennessee, a surviving spouse receives a years support, exempt...

Does my durable poa standup in any state

Powers of Attorney are written evidence of a relationship between the principal (your mother) and the agent (you or your aunt). In most cases, the...

Dividing ownership.

How your father owned the rental property is the key to your ultimate answer. As to your specific question, if your father's half was transferable...

The terms of the Trust document will control how distributions are to be made upon the death of the beneficiary. Usually, these powers over...

Is there any legal recourse for receiving survivor benefits?

You need to consult a special needs attorney or trust attorney. The problem I see is that the survivor benefits you are referring to are likely to...