Executor of estate is spending money ?

If he is using estate assets to purchase items for himself, that is improper and your brother should seek the assistance of an experienced probate...

I take it this house was owned by your grandfather. Did you have a rental agreement that permitted you to live there? If not, the executor has...

This is confusing. Are you saying that the same individual has both a life estate and the remainder interest in a parcel of real estate? If that...

Avoid blood-related relatives in the will?

I echo what Mr. Haber has said. I will also note that the only way your nephew could have standing to contest a will that he is not named a...

When a successor trustee is getting payed is for the period that was on the case or for the 12 months of a year ?

There is a lot more that needs to be known before giving a good assessment here, but . . . If this trustee is a professional trustee, then it...

How do I handle a lawyer I’ve never heard of, who is acting on my behalf? My brother and I are co-executors of our Dad's estate.

Your plan was to get your own attorney. You should carry out that plan. NOTE: I'm moving this to "Real Estate," because it sounds like the...

Can my sister put my parents home in her name without consulting me first of her intentions?

If your sister is your mother's power of attorney, then she could transfer the house. Otherwise, it would have to be your mother doing the...

Do I have to use the rest of my mom's money to pay Medicare back?

I agree with Mr. Carrier. If your mother was still spending down, that means she was not yet asset eligible. Having $8K in cash pretty much...

Mr. Crowder is quite right. Your wife's grandmother would not be "penalized" for receiving the settlement, but she would likely lose her...

Who would get my assets if me and my husband die?

Since you have no children, the entirety of your estate would pass to your husband should you predecease him. If he were to predecease you, your...