There is no legal right of inheritance at this time in any state I am aware of so if your mother's assets were all jointly owned or payable on...

What action can be taken if you suspect an elder is being abused by their appointed guardian?

There is no positive obligation of a guardian to inform family members of the health and well being of a person under their care; however, that...

Is there any way to find out who has drawn up a will and trust? Hopeful

I agree with the first answer. Most states have laws that prohibit the drafter of a Will from being a primary beneficiary of that Will and/or...

My Stepmother took everything when my father passed. Is there anything I can do?

YOu need to hire an attorney as soon as possible. These cases are very difficult and must be based on actual facts that you know and can prove...

Can the fiduciary of an estate randomly choose DOD value/FMV/what he would pay for it and use them to divide estate property

You need to get an attorney ASAP to deal with this mess. As a fiduciary he is required to value all assets at the date of death fair market value....

Can an estate trustee make a decision to keep a condo in a family trust rather than selling and distributing proceeds?

I am dealing with a virtually identical matter here in Kansas City. The first thing to do, which you have, is review the express terms of the...

My father's name is on the deed, but my stepmother's brothers and sister's think the house is theirs.

Get a copy of the current deed and take it to a local probate attorney to discuss the timing of the deaths, the interested parties, etc. YOu need...

My father died alst year left a will andinthe will it left 90% to my sister and 10% to myself with wspecail condition that i am

You should consult with the attorney that assisted with the probate of your father's will to determine to what extent your father intended your...

Can I still obtain POA for her medical and financial affairs?

I too agree with the first answer. Get the POAs in place as soon as possible. If you know there is a will you need to locate a copy by...

My daughter is in a nursing home. She has agreed that I should be her legal guardian if she is unable to be. How do we do it?

As a general rule state law prefers the use of powers of attorney versus establishing a guardianship (which is costly and emotional). You cannot...