How can my aunt and uncle not give me my mothers life insurance money. My brother got his at 18 years old, I'm 21

In Wisconsin, money left to a minor child through something like a life insurance policy is to be held in a custodial account until the child turns...

I have a question regarding family inheritence?

I agree with Attorney Hooper as to the effect of divorce. I also want to mention that as far as the validity of the estate planning documents (the...

How do i find my trust fund?

Do you know who the trustee of the fund is? Depending on the exact terms and nature of the trust, if you ask them in writing to provide you with...

Can I get reparation from brother's estate, for brother defrauding me of true inheritance house value, now 10 years later?

You may be able to file a claim against the estate for the alleged fraud. However, if you do so you will not also be able to serve as the executor...

Can a WI Transfer by Affidavit be used to transfer a $2500 life insurance policy when the decedent's beneficiary is deceased?

If the beneficiary is deceased, the designation should lapse back to the estate. If the insurance company will write a check to the estate of the...

How long after a death can an interested party ask for probate?

Legally speaking, if a probate case is needed it can be opened at any time after death. Practically speaking, if the case is delayed then most or...

We live in WI. We're wondering if there will be C G taxes on sale of the house.

If the real estate was transferred at death, you will be able to take advantage of what's called a "stepped-up" basis. That is, the tax basis will...

If I want my mother to be sole beneficiary when I die instead of wife (CR-1), will court and fed gvt respect choice?

This will depend some on the asset you are referring to. Just saying "sole beneficiary" is a little vague. If you're talking about a life insurance...

A mediation agreement is not yet a court order and cannot be enforced like an order. A judge typically reviews agreements like these and can choose...

My oldest sister and brother have served a summons on my sister(Executor) Can they change their minds, stop the summons and how

Yes, they should be able to cancel the summons. If the probate case is in Minnesota then the exact forms and notice required would be governed by...