Should an estate accounting be verified, or is it legal to submit one to the beneficiaries without verification?

You've got every reason to be concerned with the content of the Accounting provided by your sister. Accountings in probate should take a very...

Mom passed in1999. left everything to stepfather of 2 years. passed 3 months ago, left all to his daughter. Any rights for us

Mr. Anderson offers you some very sound advice. I would only add that if your mother's Will was admitted to probate anytime remotely near her...

Im am 18 set to get trust when i turn 25 what do i need to do to get it early

Any answer begins with an analysis of the Trust itself. It isn't clear from your question, but I'll assume that the Trust was created by your...

If you believe that your mother's condition would prevent her from understanding the nature of the documents that your brother had her sign, your...

After waiting about a year for the trustee of my parents estate (trustee is my sibling) is finally (after declining to give an

Probably. Trustees and executors are not really the same position, and you may be confusing one with the other. Both of them, however, have some...

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Mom passed away, I'm the only heir, I think she has a will in her safety deposit box but the bank won't grant me access?

Many jurisdictions have procedures that permit a Court to order that a safety deposit box be opened and inspected for the purpose of determining if...

My husband passed away in July 2011. All of our financial affairs and accounts are held jointly in both of our names, and our

I'm very sorry for your recent loss. Your situation is, however, quite common. From your facts, you might consider offering your husband's Will...

If family estate was sold by executor and family needs legal representation but can't afford it what are the other options?

It's a bit difficult to answer your question, since you mention that you're looking for legal representation but don't need an attorney. You also...

Married with a certificate of deposit in Texas----in my name only---in probate does this automatically become mine

Mr. Zelinger is correct. The best way to ensure that you receive this asset is to make it "non probate" so that it passes outside of any will. If a...

How to we find my Aunt and Uncles will?

There is very little that a self-help approach can gain you in this matter, unfortunately. Unless you know the attorney(s) that may have assisted...