I am sorry for your loss. "Per stirpes" means that the descendants (=children) of the beneficiary named in the will (=sibling) who predeceased the...

Can a Canadian adult apply for US citizenship if their (decreased) grandfather was born and raised in the US?

I have moved your question from Probate to Immigration where I believe that you are more likely to receive an answer regarding citizenship. Good...

Irrevocable Trust - update?

The trust agreement itself typically dictates what, if any, amendments may be made to the trust, by whom, and under what circumstances. You should...

I need a lawyer to look into a trust fund?

It sounds like there are a lot of details that need to be discussed with a trust and estates attorney to determine your best course of action. I...

Can I claim my deceased great grandmother houses?

I am not clear what you mean by "no deed", whether you simply do not have a copy of the deeds or that no deeds exist in public records. You will...

The specific authority of the agent under a property power of attorney depends upon the type of trust and the authority granted in the trust and...

What should I do when my IL and my AR probate attorny’s disagree?

Since you already have 2 attorneys you should not be in the middle trying to resolve this. Your IL and AR attorneys should be instructed to work...

Your friend's lawyer is in the best position to address this question and the trust attorney should be communicating your friend's attorney rather...

There are varying degrees of dementia. If the beneficiary is unable to fill out the claim form it is possibly too late for him/her to grant someone...

You describe your living conditions at both your father's home and your mother's home as "abusive". That is a serious claim and should be...