My surrogate father passed away almost 2 months ago. His biological son will not show me the real trust/will. What can I do?

I agree with my colleagues. If things are as you believe them to be, then there is another trust "out there." Your best (and only real hope) is to...

Looking for advise regarding an older trust that was set up for a granddaughter with the mother as the trustee and only signer.

The answer depends a great deal on the terms of the trust. If the mother acted in good faith and folowed the terms of the trust, then the...

Why won't U.S. Bancorp resign / let me use another trust company?

I agree with my colleagues and especially Attorney Daymude. I have never heard of a situation where an agent acting under a POA could amend or...

You could sign an affidavit indicating that a copy is a certified copy. Otherwise, there is really no such thing as a "certified copy" of a POA. We...

Is there a given amount of time in which a family can no longer file for probate?

Probate is not required for jointly owned property. It passes to the surviving joint tenant and no one else has a claim against it, absent unusual...

What does "Payable to the estate of ________, in c/o ___________" mean?

More information is needed. First of all, I assume there IS no estate. What does the check represent? Is it the death benefit associated with your...

If a person adds a joint-owner to their property after their will was made, does that change how things are distributed?

You get the house, but not the contents. James Frederick

How is house titled / deeded to heirs once probate is completed in State of Florida?

The Personal Rep should sign the deed. James Frederick

Can a person get a lawyer in Oregon to help with a probate intestate in Tennessee?

You need a lawyer licensed in Tennessee to assist you with a TN probate estate. You *may* be able to find a lawyer licensed in both states, but...

My brother died and he has one son, his son does not want his inheritance, he wants me to have it, what steps must I take?

I agree with my colleagues. There are a couple of options, but more information is needed. You should consult with a probate attorney and share all...