What are my rights? Is there anything I can do to make my life easier?

You have the rights given to you under the terms of the trust instrument. Without knowing exactly what that says and assessing the full situation,...

You might advise/remind whoever has the original Will that they have a duty to file the Will with the court (within 30 days). Whoever is named...

Can a lawyer legally change the will to accommodate the exec and what she wants done with it? w

If this estate is being administered in Texas, you need to direct this question to Texas attorneys.

Can a minor child be a beneficiary on my retirement account?

1. If this is an ERISA plan (e.g. 401k), then you are required to name your spouse as primary beneficiary unless your spouse signs a waiver to...

Named as Trustee in Grandmother's will for my brother's inheritance. Was not provided a trust agreement, just the will.

Ask the probate lawyer whether the trust was created by a separate instrument (a "living trust") or whether it is created under and within the...

In addition to checking with the treasurer's office for unclaimed property as Ms. Goldstein points out, you should also check with the...

, "Do I need a real estate attorney?"

You might need a probate/trust administration attorney. As a beneficiary, you do have rights. You didn't mention the date of death or the terms...

Is this considered financial exploitation of an elderly person?

"Taking" money from another person is theft and is illegal. Being given money is not theft and not illegal.. Sometimes there is a fine line drawn...

I need a will, are online wills legal and uncontestable? How much are simple wills, do I need an attorney I own a home.

No wills are uncontestable, online or otherwise. But your estate plan has a much better chance at holding up if it is properly prepared by an...

Can be valid for probate in Illinois a peruvian instate succession:?, How is the process?, Can a peruvian be the administrator?

How much is the unsettled US estate? If it is under $100,000, it *might* be possible to use a small estate affidavit instead of probate. If the...