Can lawyer who prepared codicil name himself executor and /or trustee?

Many times attorneys are named as Executors of a person's will, there is nothing inherently nefarious or bad about it. Often times when people who...

2 years ago my husband and I got physical custody of our grandson We've raised him since birth, 5 years ago.

Go see an attorney immediately. You're going to get general non specific advice here from attorneys who may or may not be licensed to practice in...

Is there a reason an accusing atterney would not first find the notory of a notirized document if thought to be forged?

Initially, every attorney will have their own way of prosecuting a case. That attorney may be looking at the case and saying, "The notary used was...

I was in a 30 year non-married relationship with a man who purchased property solely in his name, do I have any rights to it?

I am licensed to practice only in Michigan, but it's my understanding that Washing is not a common law marriage state, so you wouldn't be able to...

Trust, will & testament made 5 years before we got married & during when he was diagnosed of failing kidneys. (california)

It sounds like you just "saw" the will and haven't actually asked him about it. You're worried about being excluded and you don't know if he's...

My Mom passed away and left her moblie home to my brother in her will

No. If your brother doesn't pay it off, then the debt owed on the mobile home will be owed by the estate. Not you personally.

For some reason this question was posted in the Estate Planning portion of the board. May want to re ask in the criminal law portion.

Who has right over deceased fathers belonging?

I don't mean to be glib, but go talk to an attorney. A local probate attorney will be able to tell you what rights you have. You need to know...

My mother has a court appointed guardian -- the guardian wants to transfer guardianship to me in Georgia.. . not in Fl. where we

This is an interesting question. You've got two jurisdictions involved, GA and FL. If you want to move back to Florida anyway, then why don't you...

I am a beneficiary. I can't get a hold of the Trustee. Assets should have been distributed. What do I do?

If the trustee will not respond or do their duty, most jurisdictions allow you to bring the trust under the purview of the Probate Court to allow...