Is it ethical or unlawful for an atty to plan an estate for a parent and name himself trustee, executor, and sole beneficiary?

There are generally exceptions in the ethics and probate laws that allow an attorney to draft documents for a family member, even if it might...

I agree with Attorney Abbott and his suggested course of action. It is very important that you document your efforts to get the situation...

No, you cannot sue for this under Michigan law. I am very sorry, but it sounds like your mother-in-law is the rightful possessor of the cremains,...

Once a person has been "deemed" legally incompetent, is there such thing as a "modern standpoint", by understandings.

I agree with Julie. Once guardianship has been established, it is up to the court to determine what rights the ward retains. Michigan law is set up...

My mom died 7 years ago intestate I put her property through probate and have paid all expenses on it is it legally mine

You have not provided enough information. How much is the estate worth? Have your siblings signed off on the property? What expenses have you paid?...

I would say that your answer depends. The creditor probably cannot unilaterally place a lien on the property. But if the creditor obtained a...

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When the last person passes away in an A/B trust in California does that person need we need to get another tax id?

When the trust became irrevocable, it should have split into two portions, each with a separate TIN. Upon your mother's death, the marital trust...

Been to probate court the will summited that gave everything to someone,now finding out it is a fake will what do I do?

I agree with my colleagues, and particularly, Ms. Paquette. This could well be a criminal matter. You need your own lawyer to review all the facts...

Can I go to jail for using money in a trust when I am paying it back?

I agree that you should probably at least consult with an attorney on this. You do not give us much information, here. If your name was on the bank...

Library Trustee's son is a FT employee. Can this Trustee legally be present when his son's ongoing issues are being discussed?

Wow. There are a multitude of issues, here. I do not think the father needs to leave the room, but he probably should not be voting, because there...