I was named in a will to receive a home I was living in. Deceased died before deed upon death was filed.

You need a lawyer there but consider that the home is subject to any mortgage balance and possibly other claims against the deceased. If it was...

Can a living trust secure a lien on personal property of a co-trustee who is also a beneficiary who has defaulted on a loan?

A lien against real estate owned by the debtor would only arise from judgment on the default or a mortgage given in advance-- which was not stated.

After death who is legally responsible for the funeral, etc. My aunt has 2 disabled sisters, 7 nieces and one stepdaughter?

Nobody is required to arrange a funeral. Kin usually do so and funeral homes usually require them to pay out of their own pockets or at least...

Important facts not stated may determine how this goes. Hire your own lawyer in New Jersey who knows estates and litigation to give you an...

How do i change the name on a deed from a passing with no will

Both lawyers gave good advice. Shortest route may be to hire a local real estate lawyer and hire a title search, That will produce a report of...

How do I put a will together.

To answer the question: call an estate planning lawyer and set up an appointment. DIY goes wrong, you wont be around to fix it. For that...

Trust that been operative successfully (caring for two 95 year old Lifetime Beneficiaries, Settlers/Trustees) for five years.

If you are contemplating defending yourself as a fiduciary against some kind of legalistic challenge, yes, you should be aware that "unclean hands"...

How do I handle a summons by a creditor's lawyer?

I remind people in these situations that bankruptcy relief may be right for you and it may be worthwhile to total up all your debt and assets and...

Can a lawyer representing the Administrator of an Estate can also represent him as his personal Attorney?

As a general reply to the first question, yes a lawyer can rep a fiduciary in the fiduciary matter and personal. In theory a conflict of interest...

Can I take my mother to court to find out who my real father is?

Interesting question. Call a divorce lawyer in the state where she resides, and ask.