More facts would be needed. While profanity is protected speech regardless of the medium, there are harassment laws that could make texting...

What options does a beneficiary have, to rectify an unfairly distributed inheritance settlement?

Was this settlement ever put down in writing? Secondly, do you know that it was your sister that removed these items? Perhaps you intended to...

Does my brother need a will?

Even if he plans on leaving you everything anyway, it would be smart for him and beneficial to you if he has a comprehensive estate plan set up...

Should I hire a personal estate lawyer of my own?

While waiting a full three months to get the ball rolling on probate is odd, I think the key question right now is whether you trust your sister or...

Whenever I'm asked if a lawyer is need to create a will or administer a trust or something of the like, I use this analogy: If your car breaks...

Can my mom write a wI'll that basically goes against my late father's trust (which she kept hidden for about 20years)?

Much more information is needed. A trust can only control assets that are titled in the name of the trust. Do you know whether any of your...

My mother bought me a trailer and wish to gift me 9,500 dollars that I have left. Is there and gift tax/Health care penalties?

Unless you are willing and able to keep that $9500 sitting idly by for five years, it is not recommended that she make that gift. If she does and...

Will any inheritance go to reimburse Medicaid?

I agree with Gabrielle and William. Sometimes, receiving an inheritance can be more harmful than beneficial for the recipient. A knowledgeable...

SSI/Medicaid for Impoverished Senior Citizen

An experienced elder law attorney is a must in your MIL's circumstances. Search her area for such attorneys that offer a free initial...

Last will?

Good question. Per the statutes (Wis. Stat. 853.03), a valid will must be in writing in Wisconsin.