You would need to explore either an Heirship proceeding with the local county court where your parents resided prior to passing, or you might be...

Person had lifetime estate and moved out around 3 yrs. ago...has not paid anything for upkeep of house--

Visit with an attorney in the State where the house sits, as you would want to explore whether the person has abandoned his life estate by moving...

Can an irrevocable trust incorporate an existing Will

I would suggest having some coordination in your overall plan, so that your intent and desire is clearly expressed. If that means preparing a...

Your answer can likely be found in the Trust Instrument or Trust Agreement under which the 3 successor Trustees are named. Assuming one fiduciary...

Will I have issues opening a bank account / merchant account if my Revocable Living Trust is listed as the sole member of my LL?

I have used that structure for clients in the past, but structured the LLC to be manager-managed. That is, the Trust could be the owner of the...

Unfortunately, where Letters Testamentary are required, there is no simple way to obtain those. Probate of your father's Will would be required. ...

How can I keep my siblings away from my property?

Did you father have a Will, and have you already gone through the probate process? If you father had a Will which says that you are to receive the...

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Your question points to the danger of using a generic Will or form Will. Also, each state has different probate requirements and requirements for...

Can a bank delay distributing an IRA for a deceased account holder to beneficiaries until all beneficiaries file claims

You might want to ask the IRA custodian for a copy of its IRA documents. If your mother-in-law signed an IRA agreement with the custodian which...

Need advice on how to handle misappropriation of my mother's estate and bank accounts that my dauter is the executor.

Sounds like you will need to seek a qualified attorney who can assist, review and perhaps take legal action. Your question does not provide...