I have a Trust and have added that Trust as beneficiaries.

I agree with the above answer. It depends on a number of factors. Does your trust provide for an "outright distribution" to your beneficiaries...

If home is to be lived in by the surviving spouse, can the other defendants come in and take the appliances.?

The answer is "it depends". Was there a Will or a Trust? If so, then there should be a provision that indicaes who is to receive the household...

If you are not named in the Trust instrument as a beneficiary, then you are not permitted to see the instrument. It would be a breach of fiduciary...

I agree with the above answers. If your father dies without preparing a Will, intestate statutes in Illinois provide that 1/2 of his estate...

What if one of the two only siblings, bought house a year or two before the parent died?

I agree with Mr. Repay. You should consult with an attorney. Many issues need to be discussed here. Was the home appraised before the purchase? Did...

What can i do to stop my step mom from taking everything my dad worked for he past away in his sleep

I agree with attorney Stanfield. You must consult with a Probate attorney. The title of assets are of key importance. If not held in joint tenancy...

If neither the Trust nor the estate earned any income, there is no need to file a 1041. Upon the sale of the house, a 1041 may be required to be...

Although I have no experience with Texas law, once you are appointed as the Independent Administrator by any Probate Court, you should have...

How do I as the executor divide the sale of my fathers house between me and my 2 brothers.

If you are selling real estate as Executor of your father's estate, you are more than likely selling it through the authority given to you in the...

If you establish a revocable Trust and transfer titles of your significant assets (all real estate, investment accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual...