What can be done when one beneficiary of a trust is being unfair to the other

Is your uncle or father the trustee of the trust? If not, it may be wise to speak with the trustee. Aside from any legal issues, it may be...

What is the usual cost of preparing a Living Trust. I have a will prepared by a lawyer. Is it necessary to have a trust also?

I am curious what your motivation is for setting up a living trust. Most people believe they need one, but they simply aren't always necessary. I...

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Are you under the age of 18? Or are you considered a legal adult in the state of Iowa?

Did your mother have a health care directive appointing you as agent? If so, there is debate whether that power survives your mother's death and...

My father recently passed away and left all his estate to his g/f that he lived with for 20 years in fl. what can i do?

I recommend contacting an attorney in Florida if that is where the will was allegedly probated. Wills are public record and if there was one...

What happens when a administrator of estate doesn't. Sale some of the assets .

You may have a claim if the personal representative acted in bad faith or made improper distributions (including kept property that he/she was not...

Can I exclude sister in probate process due to her illegal activity and pending fraud charge?

You cannot exclude your sister from property she is legally entitled to. With that being said, I cannot make any other determinations based on the...

My father passed a few months ago. He had no will the only thing he left was a bank account with $2,000. how do I get it out?

Since there is no will, assets will be distributed according to what is called "intestate succession." The distribution of assets is specified in...

How do I get my brothers to pay their share of bills on a life estate?

I'm sorry to hear about all of the family issues and financial troubles that you are running into over paying bills for the life estate. There are...

Is administrator of living trust obligated to show proof of expenses and payments to beneficiaries?

Any person in a position of trust (fiduciary), such as a trustee of a trust, has duties and obligations to the beneficiary and principal of that...