Im getting an inheritance check could I cash a certain amount. Of it

If your Mom passed away and you were named as a beneficiary on the life insurance, then you are a beneficiary and may cash the check. There may be...

?Can I insist that a contract be written between me and my distributor

You are free to negotiate any terms you can with your Distributor. If you get the Distributor to agree to the contract, you could structure it so...

Generally, the debts of the deceased pass away with them. This means that if you did not sign anything pledging yourself as a co-signer on any of...

The language of the Trust document will likely govern this matter. Many trust documents allow for "reasonable compensation" or some other language...

Can the designated "personal representative" of the estate do anything that they want?

In general, the Personal Representative has broad powers to carry out your Father's wishes as expressed in his Will. That is why one person is...

Contest a will?

Yes, if you are within a week of your Aunt's death there is certainly time to contest her will. What you are explaining sounds like a case of...

Hello, yes you can place multiple properties into one living Trust. That is the great thing about a trust, it can help you avoid the need for a...

If your father has a validly executed Power of Attorney document naming you as his Agent, then you can pay his bills for him under the POA document...

As his Agent, you are not responsible personally for his debts, but you are under a duty to manage his finances for him faithfully, if you are...

Do I need an attorney in the state a parent resides, to manage will at time of a parents death?

I recommend finding an attorney in the state where your Mother resides to help with the probate of the Will after her death. Only an attorney...