We need a will, DNR and medical power of attorney.

You do need a will, as your husband, who apparently is not the father of the children, is entitled by law to a portion of your estate without...

My father died in Kansas march 27 2012. Can I demand to see the will immediately, even before the filing of petition?

As your father died a year ago, I wonder why no probate has been opened yet. The personal representative (aka the executor) should provide you a...

If there are no known creditors, tax bill will be minimal, is it ok to make partial cash distribution to heirs?

As has been pointed out, it partly depends on the size of the estate, and the size of the partial distribution. In Colorado, if you open probate...

I plan to refinance my family home. Are there advantages/disadvantages to forming a trust to own the real estate before I do?

Agree. COnsult with an estate planning and tax attorney. Trying to get advice off the web for something of this complexity is a bad idea. It is...

What info must a Trustee of an estate give the beneficiaries and when?

Agree. You have a right to a copy of the trust and an accounting of the trust. However, as with most legal rights, if you want these things...

My sister set up a Special Needs Trust for her only daughter, my Godchild, age 43. Upon her death I was appointed Trustee.

Agree. What is reasonable will vary depending on the location. What is reasonable also is impacted by the amount of expertise needed to perform...

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You need to have a Florida attorney draft a deed transferring the property into your trust. I agree with the other two attorneys, do not attempt...

When does income of Estate transfer to family Trust? At death or when trustee submits disposition of assets papers to court?

Agree your question is confusing. Generally, income of the estate remains income of the estate until the estate is closed and the assets...

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How to keep SSI / Disability and not have to lose any inheritance ?

Agree with Mr. Frederick. The special needs trust is the only safe way to accomplish this. If your parent is already deceased it will take a...

As sole beneficiary to irrevocable trust, when does trustee company make payments to me? All assets are in the trust now.

It depends on the terms of the trust. Typically it is at least annually. But, the trust language should spell this out. Ask the trust company...