This is typically an issue of bank policy rather than state law. To ensure the desired division, you may need to use a Will or a Revocable Living...

How do I obtain information or funds from an irrevocable trust? If denied can I dispute it?

The answer will come from the exact terms of the trust. If your father lacked confidence in you, it is likely he gave the trustee the sole ability...

Who is responsible to pay for a probate attorney is the estate has no money

Your question brings up a very important point. Many people hesitate to pay the money to plan for disability and death, and in the recent economy...

Can a trustee refuse to dispurse money to the person that the trust has been left to? This person is in his 60's.

The answer depends first on exactly what the trust says. In many situations a trust would give the trustee some fairly clear instructions on...

How do I get two additional names on a real estate deed

First, to answer your direct question, you can probably find a form deed online that would allow you to add other owners to your home. It is...

My Father's estate is to receive $1,000 From an asbestos settlement. My Mother has Alzheimer's. Can I be the Legal Rep. to sign?

If the check is payable to your father or his estate, the first question would be who has the legal right to administer/collect on behalf of his...

As executor, do i have to dole out a certain amount as partial distribution

As the executor of the estate, you have a fiduciary responsibility to the estate and the beneficiaries as a group, not to any one of the...

Should waiver of parental rights form be signed?

You are right to be concerned about your brother signing the waiver of parental rights. Such a document may have the potential to forever sever...