How can I protect myself from being removed as co-trustee?

As co-trustee you really need to get a look at the books and records of the trust. You should be very concerned that you might be held liable for...

Unfortunately, your grandmother is past the point when she can choose who she wants to represent her and you will need to go to the appropriate...

Can I file an elder financial exploitation lawsuit for my mother (NY or FL)

I wouldn't wait until after death... now is the time to get Adult Protective Services involved (after Mom dies, APS will be more interested in...

False allegations arrested with a hold elderly abuse and fraudulant sceams with artifact is a bond how to get out of jail

This is what I call a "law school exam" type question. So many facts! So many issues! So terribly confusing! Take advantage of a local attorney's...

Do I have to file a small estate affidavit?

In Michigan, the small estate procedure would be "it." If all you want is the car, again in Michigan, all you'd do is take the title to the...

Revoking a termination of guardianship

Go back to the court where you filed the petition for termination and seek to withdraw it. Better yet, call the attorney whom you retained to...

Moms Grantor Trust wasn't distributed when she died in 1987, so Irrevocable, & living dad wants hers distributed to benef NOW.

The distribution is probably OK from a trust perspective because Dad can disclaim his right to receive benefits from Mom's trust. The problem has...

How can I protect my savings from a default judgement, when at age 75, I need them to survive?

After the judgment has been rendered, it's pretty tough because any of the usual asset protection strategies will be treated (probably) as a...

Q: Can my Mom use the Spousal Property Petition to avoid probate if my Dad's will left everything to my Mom's living trust? A: California has some...

What is the legal right a person has to stop the sale of property after a relative dies?

Estates are not governed by majority rule, but by the wise discretion of the personal representative/ executor. It's up to the personal...