I'm so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, once your husband passed away, his beneficiary designation can no longer be changed. Your...

How can I get the insurance to pay the estate?

If your parents did not name the trust as the beneficiary of the insurance policy, then the insurance policy is not a trust asset and may need to...

Gifting items from an elderly person who is in assisted living ?

Based on the facts you have stated, probably not. Your mother-in-law's belongings are hers, and anyone else who tries to take them without her...

Non-compete enforced for 1099 Independent Contractor?

The short answer is "possibly." The rules regarding non-compete clauses leave room for argument on both sides. In my experience, it is worth it...

Is this abandonment?

Generally speaking, you and your husband would be able to initiate termination of parental rights for the biological father, and begin the...

Does the money need to go to the beneficiary because that person is a beneficiary of the trust? If so, I would probably not do as you are...

If the house is owned by your mom, and she has not designated someone to act on her behalf under a durable power of attorney, the answer is no,...

Very small estate - is a personal representative and estate checking account really necessary?

I'm so sorry about the loss of your father. Sounds like he really lived a full life reaching age 103! To answer your questions, it is possible...

Can my son receive his bio dads death benefits without him being in the birth certificate?

It depends, but it could be an uphill battle without more. First, which benefits are we referring to? Pensions usually die with the pension...

My kids grandma passed away in 2016 how can I check to see if money was left for them ?

It's difficult to know for sure, unless grandpa is willing to answer any questions you have. Many times, but not always, the entire estate passes...