What does this trust clause mean

Attorney Johnson is correct. Taken out of context this could have several interpretations that may or may not be correct. The best source of...

My mother died intestate in Kansas, do I need to go to a lawyer?

If there are no assets to probate and no will there is no reason to file anything with the court. Any unsecured debts (credit cards for example)...

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Uncle won't pay his half of fathers funeral.

If your mother was the only one to sign the contract, she is the only one legally responsible to the funeral home. However, if she and your uncle...

If a sister dies and is listed in will when our father died 3 years later, are her children eligable to inherit her share?

The short answer is maybe. It depends on what the will says. Generally speaking the children of a deceased child would inherit their parent's...

Can the executor sign over vehicles to another family member for less than market value, to just cover balance due on loan?

Attorney Frederick is correct. If the truck is part of the probate estate, the executor may have the power to sell and to choose between offers,...

Can my sister file a disclaimer giving me (her sister) the inheritance she was to receive after our Mother died last month?

One of the issues that regularly comes up in estate planning is the ability for a beneficiary to actually receive the inheritance. It can be an...

The fact that it is handwritten, as opposed to typed, isn't necessarily the problem. You said it is not notarized, which also is not an absolute...

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I'm a 50 yr old only child. What are my rights if my father tries to leave the majority or all inheritance to his brother ?

If your father is competent and not under undue influence, he can leave his estate to any one he chooses. However, if he is married and not legally...

As i wife am i entitled to get my husbands unused leave benefit from his employer?

Spouses in MO do have certain rights, but your question cannot easily be answered in this forum. You need to meet with an estate planning and...

Do I have to put my home in a trust for my children so they don't have to pay an inheritance tax? Or can I use a simple will?

Whether you use a will or a living trust to pass property (real estate or otherwise) to your children has nothing to do with estate or inheritance...