How the trust is funded depends on the language in the trust instrument. The Texas Estates Code would not control, but there may be relevant...

Personal property willed to me was removed by relatives 15 years ago. How can I recover my property?

You will need a probate attorney that is licensed to practice in Tennessee. You should look for an attorney that practices in the county where...

What happens to a deceased persons property in the absence of a will or a next of kin?

When a person dies without a will, the person is said to have died intestate. Each state has intestate succession laws that determine who will...

I am very sorry for your loss. Have you been officially appointed as executor of the estate by the court? If so, then as executor, it is your...

How do I gain access to my recently deceased father's assets if there was no will or payable upon death listed.

I am very sorry for your loss. When a person dies without a will, the person dies intestate. There are several ways to probate an intestate...

Do you file a will when you make one?

You do not have to file the will, but you can record a copy with the county clerk in the county where you reside for a small fee. You should also...

You can use the Find a Lawyer tool on Avvo to search for attorneys in the county where your mother resided at the time of death. Attorneys vary on...

Speak with the HR department for her former employer. They should be able to provide you with information about the manager for the 401K for...

Guardianship

The court would have to find that you are no longer incapacitated in order to remove the guardianship. You will need an attorney to help with...

Accounting or inventory?

If the executor filed an affidavit in lieu of an inventory, after acquiring knowledge of additional property, the executor has to file a...