In general a person can write his or her own will. Writing a will for aother person, however, if you're not a lawyer, is unauthorized practice of...

If the owner of a living trust divorce in the future, can his spouse come after the assets in the trust?

The usual revocable trusts offers the settlor no asset protection in a divorce scenario.

Can a Washington DC Personal Representative still pay an estate claim (e.g. VA child support) if it was not filed?

Usually a PR can decide what unfiled claims may be paid or not and they often do pay some claims which are not filed. Some PRs may not pay any...

I need to know how to switch 2 properties in my name.

You need to hire an estate lawyer usually best to use one located in the county where your mother resided, and ask this question but probably you...

Does a beneficiary of an estate have the legal right to see checks written and deposits made by the executor?

You may ask for it and possibly or probably be denied. Unlike a notice of administration or an accounting in summary form, It may not be...

My mom recently passed away and she told me there was insurance policies for me

If you want the power to find out, you may have to open an estate and get qualified by court as a Personal Representative who has power to ask...

Do the heirs need or have to sign for waiver of the bond,so the executor to beable to get insurance on the house to be sold?

I have a hard time understanding some of your account, but to answer the question, no an executor does not usually need anybody's consent to insure...

My uncle died 1/31/13 in Mo apparently w/o a will. His only living daughter is estranged and wants nothing to do with decisions.

An "estranged" child still has rights under intestate laws. I am not sure the role of the person asking the question and would need more...

This is a probate matter pertaining to a living trust i am trustee my accounting was contested . Ben . won in trial

Are you looking for a second guess on extensive work done by your lawyer or lawyers? we would be remiss to offer it on such scant information. It...

If a beneficiary dies with no will and no Next Of Kin, how is the funds distributed to the State in PA?

I am not licensed in Penn. and will appreciate to hear from a Penn lawyer but in general here is what happens. If nobody claims property then...