If cats are removed from a residence trust and given to someone else can the trustee 8 months later legally reclaim the cats

A gift is defined as the transfer of property with the intent that the recipient keep the property. Delivery clearly occurred, so what was the...

Does a beneficiary in Texas have the right to review financial records of a revocable trust prior to it becoming irrevocable?

I think Mr. Cockrell is likely correct, but there is a chance that the beneficiary had a present interest, depending on the wording of the trust,...

What are the consequences for a breach of fiduciary duty by an executor of an estate?

You don't identify your role and whether you need an attorney. The sister is surely represented on a four-year old case, and she should consult...

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Can a living trust secure a lien on personal property of a co-trustee who is also a beneficiary who has defaulted on a loan?

As a general rule, you don't file a lien, you are granted a lien. For a homestead, there are sever restrictions and the lien must be granted in...

I am told that a Probate Mediation agreement in Texas can not be appealed. Is this true?

The answer is in the details of the mediated agreement and other court documents, so I agree that it is not possible to determine your options. ...

My mother left her home to my sister's two children. Before my sister's death, she owed IRS large sums of money.

Let me see if I understand. The home is Mom's. The Mom left her home by her will to her grandchildren. Her daughter had a debt to the IRS. If...

My dad was a musician. He and my mom were not married. A will was not produced when he passed. His wife got everything. When she

If a will was not PROBATED (regardless of whether it was produced to you), then you are an heir, along with the new wife. There may be other...

How do you deal with a trustee that wants a blanket release for his fiduciary responsibility before releasing funds.

To quote Nancy Reagan, "just say no." Demand a full accounting, and if that isn't promptly promised, consider getting an attorney to bring suit to...

Medicare problem after aunt passed away

Look at the notice carefully. I think you will find it is from MediCAID not MediCARE, the difference is that the former is for the poor and...

Are there any lawyers who work probate cases for an inheritance of almost 2 million dollars. It's been almost three years.

Your lawyer probably can't get his fees awarded from the estate, so the best bet is to ask an attorney to defer his fee from your share.