How is it my brother has poa over my mom, her house is being foreclosed, but my dead dads estates should be making payments?

Please hire an attorney to assist you right away. This is something that is best handled by someone with experience, so you can do all that is...

What happens to the assets if the will has been located?

I agree with Mr. Frederick. A will does not avoid the need for probate--it only (potentially) changes who the beneficiaries are. When a person...

Do I have all I need to assure that upon my mother's death, I am entitled to her home?

There are a couple oddities in your question that are likely causing myself and others to question whether the deed is valid. 1) Who is the...

I have both tin 4 estate & trust after 7yrs still no payment from Merrill lynch

Can you please explain your question further? Do you mean Tax Identification Number? Is Merrill Lynch the trustee? More information is needed.

The purpose of my irrevocable trust if I’ll never benefit?

The short answer is probably not. It would depend, however, on what the trust says. As a beneficiary, you are entitled to receive a copy of the...

If I am legally adopted by my stepfather why is his name nowhere on my birth certificate?

I cannot answer the question regarding whether the adoption took place or not without more information and likely investigation. However, to help...

A will, by itself, does not avoid the necessity of probate--it only tells the court how the you want your property to be distributed on your death....

Is a signed agreement between friends surrounding living arrangements and responsibilities valid in court?

I agree with the attorney above. I might add that if the requirements of a contract are present (offer, acceptance, and consideration), having a...

What do I do if a deceased family member leaves me a trust fund but another family member refuses to give it to me?

Each state is unique in its laws that govern trusts. If the trust is governed by Michigan law, then the trustee is required to give beneficiaries...

The answer to your question depends on whether your grandfather died without a will, or whether he had a will or trust. Without a will, unless...