How do I set up a trust for my rental property security deposits?

You are correct in that Section 535.300 requires the use of a trust to hold security deposits unless you are licensed. Since there is no statutory...

Should I create a revocable trust?

A trust may be the best option for you, but it would be in your best interest to contact an estate planning attorney in the area to discuss all of...

I have been told to file a small estate affidavit, what does this cost

If there is no beneficiary listed on your mom's account or a transfer on death designation (TOD) on her car title, you need to file a small estate...

My mother in law passed away and had two daughters. Her house is not paid off and she has some Credit card debt. Can an estate

In addition to what Mr. Zelinger said, a probate attorney can inform the daughters of their rights and the likelihood of creditors filing claims in...

Do I need a lawyer?

You should talk to a probate attorney about becoming the personal representative. Unless there is a familial relation to the funeral director or...

My mother passed away four months ago and had someone else listed as beneficiary, is there anyway legal we can fight for her

Probably not. Beneficiary designations on bank accounts, stocks, bonds, insurance policies, etc. are treated like contracts independent of any...

All four children are named as representatives in Last Will and Testament.

You need to find a probate attorney that practices in the county that your mother passed away in. He or she will be able to interpret the will for...

Do I need to go through probate?

First off, since you are represented by an attorney, these are things you need to discuss with him or her. If you're unhappy with the...

A will has to be submitted to the probate court within 1 year from someone's date of death. You keep referring to a "trustee" which is someone who...

Us 4 kids are trustees to mom's Will. Our dad has a Supplemental Needs Trust in which my brother is designated primary trustee.

What you're describing is a trust, not a will. It sounds like there was a pourover will that said to put property into the trust. As far as who...