I am the administrator of an estate and one of the heirs is making untrue accusations against me. Do I have any legal recourse?

I agree with Mr. Potter's answer. In addition, you may want to have your probate attorney send a letter to the family member clarifying the...

What can I do if a person my mother trusts on her account rips her off if she passes away.

The phrase "putting her on her bank account" is not clear. If by that she means adding her as a joint account, this may create a presumption that...

Does a trust instrument require that a trustee be nominated? Can a will nominate a trustee of an already established trust?

I agree with Mr. Frederick's answer. If a trust is established during the grantor's lifetime, it is a separate document and will almost always...

My husband of 35 years passed away in 2008 at age 64. Before he passed away he took a lump sum payment from his pension plan.

It is difficult to say. It would depend upon the terms and provisions of the pension plan, the terms of the lump sum payment and any documents...

How do I gain possession of my mothers house that she wanted me to have when she died with no will and my father has remarried?

Mr. Fromm is essentially correct. If your mother and father owned the home as joint tenants, your father is the owner by right of survivorship. ...

Is it possible for a lawyer to tell my mom that she has to sell our corporation?

I agree with Mr. Schwager's answer. I would also add that even though a person has been appointed as personal representative, it is possible to...

Can family members do anything to get the executor of an estate to get things moving. Its been 4 years now?

More information is needed to answer this question properly. Four years is a long time to complete the administration of an estate. However, your...

I agree with Mr. Schwager and Mr. Fromm. Your mother should consult with an experienced estate planning attorney. Any writing on the will that...

Question about no contest clause in my fathers will, as my brother is contesting the appointment of the personal representative.

Minnesota Statutes provide that a clause in a will purporting to penalize an interested person for contesting the will or bringing other...

Trying to get information on Minnesota inheritance rules regarding mortgaged property with 2 surviving children.

I agree with both Mr. Frederick and Mr. Schwager. If your partner dies, you have no rights to any of his property. All of his property will pass...