The filing attorney is correct. The trust is an entity separate from you as either Trustee or beneficiary. In order to represent an entity in court...

My siblings and I are representatives of my parents will. I'm trying to get things taken care of but my siblings don't want to.

Contact a probate attorney in your county. If you have the original will, it can be filed and you can apply to be named personal representative. If...

Everything Mr. Slayden answered is correct. I would add that while you might qualify for small estate, it may be more beneficial to have the power...

Can my fathers probate attorney provide me a copy of his will? (my father has deceased)

I agree with my colleagues, but I would go a step further and point out that if this is truly your father and mother, not step parents, the...

Is this reputation accurate?

In addition to agreeing with Mr. Murphy and Mr. Paes, I would say that criminal defense and estate planning/probate are significantly different...

Lightly shade the crimping with the side of a pencil lead. That will make it show up in a copy. Don't use the point of the pencil and don't press...

Do I have any authority to stop her, the trustee, from selling the house for the amount she wants to

What is a "little" less? If she is saving the 6-9% realtor fee, then you may actually be ahead. Not to mention time spent on the market paying...

What does my wife need to do about her deceased mother's checking account?

If your mother was a Kansas resident and her TOTAL estate (assets that did not have a surviving joint owner or beneficiary) is less than $40,000,...

Is a legal will the best way to transfer ownership of my estate , as opposed to having TOD on property , funds , and vehicles

A Last Will and Testament is one of several documents that might be used separately or in conjunction with one another. Determining what planning...

Do I have any rights at all?

There are several factors that will affect the answer to your question. You should consult with a local probate attorney to determine what your...