Ive been named a beneficiary, can i not ask lawyer for an advance of my money? he already told me how much i was to recieve.

As Mr. Zelinger points out, you can ask, but that does not mean you will receive. A lawyer's best guess as to when an estate will be ready for...

Witnesses do not have to read the will. They must know that the testator is signing a will and that he/she wanted them to be witnesses to his/her...

What could go wrong that could cause potential tax liabilities for a secondary beneficiary who has disclaimed a inherited IRA.

As the other attorneys have advised, if the disclaimer is not done correctly, then it would be as though the person who is trying to disclaim...

Could son over ride executor Wife to become administrator of will due to wife's refusal to come make medical decisions?

If your dad has a valid will appointing his wife as executrix, then it will be difficult to have someone else appointed by the court. You would ...

Can I get a loan or cash advance?

Most lenders will require real security for a loan. Your anticipating a gift of money that may or may not happen inspite of past events is not...

Does an inherited trust fund go through probate in TX?

While I agree with the other answers here, it is possible that the ultimate beneficiary in the trust is your mother's estate. If that is the case,...

My final trial was granted my divorce was granted I returned the final decree but its been 3 months now

You probably need to make a personal trip to the courthouse and talk to the court's administrator. That person can help you navigate whatever is...

Have an estate question ?

The answer to this question is going to depend on what your rights are as administrator under the laws of the state where you were appointed. In...

The size of my Dad's estate makes it liable for NJ estate taxes but not federal. If I disclaim my inheritance in order to

As the prior answer indicates, this is too complicated for a general q&a board to give any meaningful advice. Hire a probate attorney in a hurry. ...

I am a beneficiary of my deceased mother's life insurance policy. Can I transfer my claim money to my daughter?

In addition you should check and see who the secondary beneficiaries are. You may (depending on when your mother passed) have the ability to...