Mother is dying of cancer and has no will, (Iowa), wealthy stepfather holds the wallet in the family. Can he exclude me?

She needs to consult an Iowa estate planning attorney. Even if she has a Will and dies first, Iowa has a staturory share rule that would allow her...

Can a beneficiary of a irrevocable trust break it

The terms of the trust and applicable state law will deterine to what extent, if any, an irrevocable trust made be modified. The facts as...

When someone dies, can creditors collect from the estate on assets that pass outside of probate?

This is a state specific question and the type of creditor also makes a difference. You need to consult an attorney in VA if decedent resided there.

How do I avoid being personally liable when opening a trust account at a brokerage?

You as trustee would be liable for your actions. If this is revocable trust with your assets in it then liability for fidicuary actions as trustee...

Name the trust company as exector. It is unusual for a person to have the trust completely funded so the best practice is to admit the will to...

Irrevocable family trust

The terms of the trust need to be reviewed to anwer your question.

Can I sue my employer because they violated a policy in the employee handbook?

Forget the possible legal issue for a little while and think whether suing your employer would be a career enhancing move?

Father died 2009 will left everything to his spouse, Father and spouse had identical wills at that time. Spouse has now passed

This situation needed trust planning. The 2012 Tax Act due to making portability permanent will see this bad result happening much more...

My father prepared a "Will" after divorcing his wife. His lawyer prepared a new will leaving all assets to my brother and myself

This case is a perfect example of poor estate planninng given the family circumstances. The father should have been strongly advised to use one or...

If Executor is not an Independent Executor then the procedure outlined in a previous answer needs to be followed. If the Executor is an Indpendent...