My father passed away - my mother several years back. Do I need to hire an estate attorney?

If the value of the total estate is less than $40,000, there is a short version of probate that can be filed. While the forms may be available on...

Is there any way I can get my trust fund money sent to my account?

While I agree with the other answers, I would point out that while you might not take the money and do something other than buy a car with it,...

I have a copy of my revocable living trust that is not signed and the law firm that created it is no longer in business

When a law firm goes out of business it is required to attempt to return any original documents to the clients. Did your father receive a letter...

We have a check issued to our mother's estate after her death. She had a loving trust and not an estate.

I am sorry for your loss. Depending on the amount of the check, you may be able to use a small estate affidavit to transfer the funds to either the...

How do Stepchildren inherit if they were never adopted nor in the will?

Unfortunately, the best answer anybody can give you on this forum is Maybe. Factors to review are: a) how did great-grandpa's will distribute the...

Mom passed in 12 of 2014, my sister said she has a will, how do I get a copy of the will, cause she is wanting me to sign a warr

The attorney for the estate, of which I presume your sister is the personal representative, cannot advise you on your rights. If the will has been...

My dad recently passed. I'm (his daughter) his POA but he is still married to my step mom. Who has the power to his assets?

The power of attorney (durable or otherwise) stops when the person who gave it passes away. Other documents provide power/permission after death,...

Our father passed away 8 years ago. He had a tiny undeveloped lot in Taney County, MO.

Yes, but first be sure you want it. Does anyone use it? Do you want to sell it and you have a buyer? If neither of these answers is yes, you may...

I am successor trustee of trust of deceased family member. "Selling' house to another family member. What deed to use?

My two colleagues are correct. I would only add that you might want to contact the attorney who drafted the trust. He or she can probably assist...

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My great aunt passed away in June and has a united consumer account that didn't have a pod on it how do I get access to the fund

If the account is small and the only thing that is in her name alone with no POD, it could be very simple. If the estate is over $40,000, it will...