Do I need a probate lawyer to open a Safe deposit box?

Attorney Frederick is correct. Many banks will perform a will search of the box, and if a will is found, send it to the probate court in the...

Question about endorsing and cashing checks that belonged to my father who is now deceased.

It is for exactly this type of situation that most banks tell customers to leave a deceased person's name on at least one account for about 6...

The attorney for the estate is not obligated to speak with you and does not represent you. Depending on what your concerns are, it might be...

How do I get a trustee out that's not suppose to be the trustee, without attacking the trust?

The point of a no contest clause is to deter people from bringing frivolous or vexatious lawsuits. It generally isn't intended to prevent...

While my out of state colleagues are essentially correct, Kansas has a "right of sepulcher" law that specifically grants the power to make funeral...

Can I as an individual file a petition with the court to have a will filed without being in posession of the original will.

You are correct that the will can no longer be submitted to probate court, since it has been more than one year following your grandmother's death....

My Dad made out a will. I am his only child Edward Jones is trustee. Lawyer called up about a poor mans will.

An attorney is required to work through the process of probate. A will is part of the probate process, so if there are assets in your dad's name...

What happens if a client wills you there assists

Talk with your client and perhaps with his/her attorney about the potential conflict of interest. The factors of each situation determine if there...

First Party Supplemental Needs Trust Prepared Before or After A Person Is Deceased To Receive An Inheartance Of Life Insurance?

There are significant differences between what a 3rd party (your mother) can do with a special needs trust and what a 1st party (you) can do. If...

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Can a client will me house and money

You haven't provided enough information. Certainly Kansas does not require that a person leave anything to his children. However, when you say...