Does the trustee (executor) of a living trust need to be a resident of the state in which the trust is formed?

I agree with Attorney Gottlieb. If the trust was executed in Wisconsin, it is likely governed by WI law. As an out-of-state trustee, you may...

How can someone get a loc on a property w/o my signature? We both own the property.

As the other attorneys have indicated, there are not enough facts to enable us to give you a better answer. We need to know how the property was...

My sister is trustee and is using the trust for her personal use like a roof on her house and falselly listing his residence i

Please re-post your question with more information. We need to know who made the trust, who the beneficiaries of the trust are, and the...

Does an asset go to beneficiaries or the trust?

If there is a valid beneficiary designation on the IRA account, the beneficiary designation will control where the funds go, not the will or the...

Can I be dismissed from a foreclosure action in Illinois involving an estate?

I would ask this question of the judge before the estate is closed at the hearing. Maybe the judge is not aware that you are still representing...

How to find out if my father had a Will or insurance?

When you talk to your dad's brother, you might mention that by law a will must be filed within 30 days of the person's death. It is a crime to be...

If your mother is mentally competent, have her write out a document which states that she hereby revokes the power of attorney for property which...

We will be receiving a percentage of the remaining principal of a trust that is being terminated. will we owe tax all

It depends on how much of the $5.25 million exemption the trust grantor has already used in gifts. I would recommend you see an accountant.

What will happen to a life estate ?

If I understand your question correctly, part of your family farm is being taken pursuant to eminent domain in order to build a highway. It is my...

My Aunt just passed away unexpectedly, and without a legal will. Should we hire an attorney or just appoint someone as executor?

I am very sorry for your loss. It is not legally required that you hire an attorney, but you might find that a probate attorney can guide you...