If you don't have a copy, how do you know you are included? As a general rule you are entitled to a copy of the Trust, and at a minimum that...

How do I find out if my child was named in a will?

Sometimes Wills mysteriously (or not so mysteriously) disappear when the Will includes non-family members. This is true because the general...

How can I find out if there is a will for my parents if my sister and I are on the outs

If you know there is a will you need to locate a copy by contacting your mother's attorney, financial advisor, or other representatives. This may...

Is there a procedure to apoint an executor for a small fee - my niece's husband would be ideal but won't take monetary comp.

First, understand that the only assets that will pass pursuant to your Will (and via management of your executor) are those assets that are titled...

Who gets property when no will exist in Texas

YOu need to hire a local probate attorney ASAP so that you can act in handling the legal affairs of your father's estate. Not sure about TX law,...

Removing the PR for conflict of interest purposes

Petition the court to require an accounting related to the promissory note; if the PR Fails or refuses to account request his removal as PR. You...

Land from grandfather was left in a life estate to his son -- as long as the son is alive he can farm it and keep all income

You need to join with the three grandchildren and hire an attorney to address your specific issues and do it quickly - it doesn't matter if you end...

My dad did not quitclaim his property to the trust,

When you say you owe $59,000, I assume you mean that your father owed that amount at the time of death on a mortgage in his name and that because...

My dad did not quitclaim his property to the trust,

When you say you owe $59,000, I assume you mean that your father owed that amount at the time of death on a mortgage in his name and that because...

Does a POA have to be filed with the court?

Generally the answer is NO, however, filing the POA with the local county recorder of deeds puts the public on notice of the POA's existence. In...