When a trustee commingles personal accounts with trust accounts or changed the name of the original trust entirely, what to do?

As a beneficiary of the trust, the trustee is accountable to you for following the terms of the trust. If the trustee is not fulfilling his...

My children and I were named benficiary's under my brothers last will and testament. My sister was named EXecutrix and Trustee,

It sounds like you have a mess on your hands. I would recommend that you consult with an estate planning/probate attorney in the area where your...

Should I add my children to the deed for my home?

Mr. Fink is correct that a living trust is better and safer. There are many dangers with adding your children to the deed on your home. First, if...

Is a will valid that is not completed

No, an unsigned will is not valid. All the best, ~Catherine I hope this helps. If you think this post was helpful, please check the...

I'm sorry about the loss of your father. Your stepmother does not have the ability to decide who will receive your father's estate. That depends...

My mother passed away and left debt. who is responsible for this debt?

I am sorry for the loss of your mother. As long as you never signed a contract or application promising to pay personally, only your mother's...

My father just passed with a will and left to his companion as his daughter am I entitled to anything

In almost every state (Louisiana being the one exception of which I am aware) a person can leave their estate to anyone they choose. So unless...

A friend lives in her mom's house.Her mom is ill. Friend received a foreclosure notice for non-payment of real est.taxes.

You haven't provided enough information about mom's funds and condition to give a definitive answer. Someone needs to pay the taxes if they are...

If there was a valid will, it would determine who would inherit your brother's estate. If there was no will, it would go to the closest living...

Do I need a probate attorney?

Hmmm . . . sounds a little fishy. The thing is, once the previous owner conveyed the property he/she would not have any ownership interest to...