I am the executor of my dying dads will.My name on the will is my last married name. Do I need to change anything?

I do think it is very wise to consult with an estate planning attorney with respect to your parents estate planning documents. A lot has changed...

My aunt passed away and my sister and I were left money in her will per stirpes. How does that work?

There are at least two possibilities to consider. First off, if your aunt and her husband owned their assets as joint tenants then those assets...

Beneficiary rights? Do I have any if something doesn't seem right?

I would suggest that you contact a local probate attorney to review the facts and talk with the attorney handling the estate/trust. Obviously the...

My husbands mother die several years ago and we still have not finalized her wishes, what can we do. His brother has taken all.

It would be my Strong suggestion that you look for an attorney who is familiar with probate proceedings in the state that mom resided when she...

Before I die...

Well the answer to your question depends on Numerous factors - what you own - your marital status - whether you have children - and other...

Sister has let her daughter live in the trust house for free for 3 years

Since you have an attorney at this time other attorneys are not ethically allowed to give you advice. With that said it does seem best to ask your...

What is the best way for my husband to leave his house to me?

Honey, if I'm you, I would get my name on the deed! And I would strongly suggest that you have an attorney prepare and record the deed to make...

Both previous attorneys gave you good answers. If you don't sign the waiver then the attorney for the estate will just send you a more formal...

Mom inherited ira from step dad 2010 was supp to re reg to her, she did not. now mom passed 11/2011 and I am trustee of dads

WOW, that is one heck of a question. Unfortunately no one can answer your question accurately without looking at the documents that you are...

My grandmother died 10/24/11, had a will and an estate worth over $1M. Her will has not been filed in Cook Co. What can I do?

If your grandmother utilized a Trust or named individuals as beneficiaries on her assets then it is likely that a Last Will would be of little...

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