I completely agree with Attorney Zelinger regarding a "standard" revocable trust. However, the terms of this particular trust will control whether...

When my mother passed way my sister got the house with the understanding she would pay me half of the house is worth.

I am sorry to hear of your situation. In your case, to get your expected inheritance, you might be able to open a probate and try to get the...

Ex-husband passed away and his current wife is trying to get savings bonds that I am a co-owner, put into the estate.

This is a complicated question because it involves federal bonds and state probate court as well as your divorce. Just to think out loud, unless...

Why is my husband receiving a letter from the probate court when he has an attorney to handle the procedure?

Often the court will mail notices to the attorney and the executor. Your husband should confirm the attorney got the notice , and if he has further...

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Dad deceased. Divorced WI decedent. 2 children ages 19 and 22 settling dads affairs. Need Transfer of affidavit process.

You should consult with an attorney about this situation. However, if you wish to do this on your own, the transfer by affidavit form is here:...

Who inherits if there is no current will?

The old will, so long as it is validly signed, is the controlling document. You have to look closely at the will and see what it says. Usually...

In 2006 my father made a will stating that his ex wife recieves part of his retirement and pension benefits but the 2009 divorce

In general, a Wisconsin will cannot name a retirement policy beneficiary, unless the retirement policy names "my estate" as the beneficiary....

Can a will be contested.

Yes, a will can be contested, but you may want to consider a simple claim against the estate instead. In general, a will can be contested for 4...

If I get remarried and I had a will and it just designates my Daughter and Son as beneficiary, is my new husband entiled to any

Concerning your current will: Of your separate (individual) property, your will controls - your kids will get it. Of your marital property, your...

You are correct that Badger Care can use estate recovery to recoup expenses paid for your care, and so can Medicaid (Title 19), which is used for...