Beneficiary asked to disclaim mutual fund in order to pay estate's bills. Do I have any recourse if this money is simply kept?

According to Dante, the circle of hell closest to Satan is occupied by those who betray their families. Maybe now you know where to look for your...

I am looking for forms for removal of a personal representative of an estate

You must ask the probate court to remove your brother for his misdeeds... There is a generic form for petitioning the court, but filling it out,...

My father passed in 8/28/15 Know he had a will but executor died in Oct 2014. Whereabouts of will unknown.

Get a lawyer! Go to probate court! Get Letters of Authority! Go to the banks/insurance companies/etc! Get the money!

Will I have to go thru a full probate process to settle one last assets belonging to my deceased mom?

Well, you have to understand that court clerks are generally not authorized to dispense legal advice-it's not their job and it's not something...

Why would some of a conservatee's property not be put into the conservator's trust?

I don't see how the conservator can avoid the tax and other liability that attaches to the conservatee's (we call them protected persons) estate......

What does the term "Battle of the Appraisals" mean, this is our Third Appraisal and Nothing Changed, Advise?

Q: What would you personally do if you had three partners, two refuse to adhere to the valuation given by all three appraisers because their...

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My grandma died 4 years ago

Generally, a tax sale will strip out all other liens and deliver title free and clear, but I'd consult with local counsel, because it ain't...

Are fees charged by trustee in Ok who is receiving a portion of the trust based on initial value of estate or +new income

Three ways to pay trustees (in general): #1 Hourly rate ($25-$100/ hour) #2 Percentage, determined annually on the basis of the assets on the...

Do I need to respond to Notice that Petition for Administration has been filed in step-mom's estate?

Q: Do I need to respond to Notice that Petition for Administration has been filed in step-mom's estate? A: It sounds like it might be a good idea,...

Could My Attorney Have Petitioned The Court To Have MY Brother Return The Assets or Pay His 1/2 Of the Probate Cost??

The best course of action in any particular case depends on the particular facts of that case... It might be a good idea at this point to have an...