How long does a trust take to settle after liquidation of all assets

I agree with Attorney Zelinger. It just depends. There can be provisions in the trust that require it to stay open, longer. There may be tax...

if the POA provides for an alternate or successor Agent, then it should just be a matter of your sending a letter to the successor/alternate. I...

I would send a written declination letter to the principal, the alternate agent, and anyone else who is relying on the POA. That should be...

My father died 3 1/2 yrs ago in OR. My brother withdrew all money. How can I get a copy of the will?

If your brother was able to get this money, my strong suspicion is that the Will is not going to help you. Wills control only assets titled in your...

What are the options for changing or converting a special needs trust?

You need to review this with an attorney. There may be an option of asking the court to authorize purchase of a home, but you cannot petition for...

I agree with my colleagues, and yes, I WOULD use the word Trust, if that is what you are using. It does not pay to get creative in legal matters....

How can I go about getting POA over someone that has past away..

POA is not going to work. A POA terminates upon death. You would need to be appointed executor/administrator of the estate. I do not see how you...

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If I refuse intestate inheritance, will I be reliable for any debt, taxes, fees or other monies?

You can disclaim your interest in the estate. You would normally not be liable for any debts or expenses of the estate, in the first place,...

In Texas are all wills filed in probate and when can the executor start selling off the deceased property and collect the monies

In ANY state, the only way a Will can be effective is if it is admitted to probate. In Texas, you have 4 years from the date of death to do this,...

Will I need to go to probate court under these circumstances.....I live in NC, my mother lives in NY.

You do not mention motor vehicles, but it SOUNDS LIKE, from the limited facts provided, probate would not be necessary. You want to also make sure...