Mother's Will

The person who has the will must file it with the clerk of the court. Whether the person has a living trust, or even any assets at all, doesn't...

Do I need to admit a will to probate if there is no real property and just $20,000 or less of other property to dispose of?

You have it basically right. If there is less than $100,000 in property (and no real estate) a small estate affidavit is all that is required. ...

Would this be elder abuse ?

There are a few red flags in your question, but some more details are needed. As an initial matter, having HIV doesn't disqualify someone from...

How can I spend the money in my father's irrevocable family trust and can it be invested?

This kind of question really needs to be answered by looking at the trust document itself. But generally speaking, unless the trust document says...

After a will is filed, how long does it take for will to be probated and for the court to issue the letter of office?

When an estate is being handled with independent administration, the executor still needs to prepare an inventory (to do their job correctly), it...

Accounting on a living trust

An annual accounting is required to every beneficiary of a trust. However, since (it appears) the trust is involved in a lawsuit, there is a lot...

What is the responsibility of an executor of the will?

The executor has to prepare an inventory of assets and either file it with the Court or send it to you (and the other beneficiaries) within 60 days...

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How do I switch power of attonery for a my grandfather?

If your grandfather has capacity, the best way to do it is have him sign a new power of attorney. If your grandfather doesn't have capacity, a new...

The executor will have 60 days after letters of office are issued to prepare an accounting and either file it with the Court (meaning you can get a...

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How can my husband make me beneficiary of his trust when late father-in-law willed that husband's sister-in-law be his heir?

What control your husband has over naming successor trustees and managing trust property is going to depend upon the specific terms of the trust. ...