Is there any recourse after a will has been broken when the heirs have been threatened?
It is hard to say what recourse there might be, because you imply that you agreed to accept less. It appears that you relied on your aunt for legal...
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It is hard to say what recourse there might be, because you imply that you agreed to accept less. It appears that you relied on your aunt for legal...
Presumably, there are penalties that *could* apply, but it is uncertain in this case who would have a valid right to object to the arrangements...
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The trust should be fine, as is. A valid agreement in one state is equally valid and enforceable, in another state. You might still want to have...
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I agree with my colleagues. I would simply clarify that a Will is "executed," when it is signed by the testator, (which is you). It is probated (or...
Your answer depends on the terms of the insurance policy. They can become part of the decedent's estate. The policy can also provide that the...
There is obviously more to your story than you have shared. Your questions cannot be answered without additional details. Would you have a claim...
I agree with my colleagues. Who is the next of kin depends on the intestacy laws of the state where the decedent resided at the time of death. A...
Is it possible? Sure. Can you win? That depends on the facts. Should you sue them just because they sued you? You should meet with a lawyer to...
I agree with my colleagues. Your chances of successfully stopping this would increase dramatically, if you have legal assistance. In the absence of...
I agree with Attorney Pippen. Of course, under the circumstances, it would appear that the interested parties of the estate would all need to...