Some institutions are not familiar with the Kansas 1507b affidavit and simply need a copy of the statute to review. However, you mentioned your...

Mr. Komen is correct. The daughters may also be able to file a small estate affidavit, which is a bit less complicated than the determination of...

It's not filed with a court, but if you are transacting business for real estate it must be recorded in the recorder of deeds office in the county...

When would heirs of a Predeceased named benificiary recieve distributions?

If I follow your scenario correctly, A's children don't receive anything if at B's death the "corpus" is paid to C. It is not uncommon for the...

Will a living trust work for my wife and me?

A pay on death designation is not a plan. It does not allow your family to take care of you if you are incapacitated and powers of attorney are not...

Attorney Freeman is correct, but the court isn't keen on people going the DIY route. You will need a probate attorney, especially if the total...

There are too many questions to be evaluated to answer your question here. If your step-dad was a MO resident and the will you referenced is his...

This is one of several good reasons not to name an attorney or law firm as a successor trustee or personal representative in trusts and wills. I...

How to set up a special needs trust.

I agree with Attorney Zelinger. Special needs planning is a very technical and complex area of law and the Trustee plays a critical role in making...

How do I obtain my deceased mothers car title in my name without going through probate.

Most states have a short form of probate for small estates. In this case since your mother was an Illinois resident you will need advice from an...