It sounds to me like your sister is acting in her own behalf as a beneficiary of the estate, and not objectively and fairly on behalf of the estate...

What are my options when a stepmom cuts my brother and i completly from my fathers estate...

Is your father alive and competent? If so, he can change his will to reflect his wishes. If you believe there was some type of undue influence or...

I have a trust set up few months ago. Can creditors (banks) still get in my trust for the debt I owe?

You say your wife was granted the house in the divorce. Did she also assume the mortgage pursuant to the divorce? If so, and she hasn't complied...

What is the best way to make sure I get my parents house when they pass away?

Do your parents want the mortgage paid off before the house passes to you? If so, they should make those wishes known, along with designating the...

My sister-in-law is now a widow, and it is being reported her husbands insurance forms were not updated

Is you sister-in-law a resident of Kansas? Her rights as a surviving spouse are going to depend, in part, on how long they were married. I would...

Do I have to go to probate court in another state or can I stay out of the situation?

You can serve as executor in Kansas without necessarily having to actually appear in court. Are you the only child? If so, and since your father...

What should I do to protect my mothers and my rights

I recommend that you meet with an elder law attorney and make sure your mother has all the proper estate planning documents in place and up to...

We will be taking care of my nieces two children while she gets on her feet. what documentation do we need.

Have an attorney draft a minors' power of attorney for the two children giving you authority. Your niece can give you authority for a specified...

My boyfriend's oldest son is 15 and wants to change his last name from his father's (my boyfriend) to his step-dad's name.

The father should receive notice of the name change action once it is filed with the court. He can contest it at that time.

Does an executor have any legal powers other than carrying out the wishes of the deceased?

I concur with Mr. Zelinger that you should hire your own attorney to assist you in this matter. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" link on this Avvo...