I agree with my colleagues, and particularly Mr. Payne. He offers very sound advice. When your grandmother knew what she was doing, she chose your...

Im named on trust and brother in prison in Michigan said to get house in trust. Do I have to give it to him?

The answer is yes, unless the terms of the Trust give you an out. Your brother is entitled to his inheritance, whether he is incarcerated or not....

Petition of current administrator/executor --currently I am a beneficiary of an estate in probate court ready to be closed.

There are not enough facts to answer your questions. You are entitled to legal representation, which is paid for out of the funds of the estate. If...

How can I break a lease early without being sued

The BEST approach would be to explain your situation to your landlord and hopefully, the landlord will agree to let you out of the lease without...

Our rental house had 3 lease holders, they let 3 other people move in without permission, who is legally responsible for damage

The people on the lease are responsible for the damages. THEY may have a claim against the "subtenants," if those individuals are actually the...

"Who CAN be present during discussions with a lawyer or at a probate court hearing?"

It is up to your son, whether you participate in meetings with his lawyer. The lawyer is trying to preserve client confidentiality with your son by...

I do not believe that you can do this. There is no way to "amend" a Power of Attorney form. Attempting to do this would likely result in...

I agree with Ms. Zwickl. I am not sure who told you that your brother has no rights to the house. Absent a Will that states otherwise, he has equal...

What establishes fiduciary breach and sale of a couple bigger items ?

Ideally, the Trustees are represented by legal counsel, so they will make sure they are legally protected. You have a somewhat complex situation...

There is no obligation to share an inheritance with a spouse, children or anyone else. Sadly, it sounds like he is more worried about the money...