If you are a beneficiary, the trustee is generally required to provide accountings. Whether you are entitled to a distribution, even for medical...

Me and my brothers are beneficiaries of a testamentary trust. On the signature page it shows /S/ where the signatures should be.

Not only do you have the right to see the documents, but as a beneficiary the trustee may have a duty to tell you that you have a right to request...

Looking for a cost comparison of offshore trusts (formation and maintenance) in different countries

Since you appear to be shopping around, why not consider jurisdictions that are closer to home (meaning you can sue the trustee in a US court)? You...

My mother died in 2007 in Dayton Ohio. She left a trust. How long after death can her caregiver claim expenses against the trust

The trustee has a fiduciary duty to diligently carry out the terms of the trust. If the trust says that the trustee is to distribute the trust...

Can an executor an estate be named after 9 years?

Until someone is appointed as executor many companies are reluctant to speak to the family about the estate. Usually there isn't a limit on when...

My rights of receiving an inheritance or trust

If you are entitled to an inheritance under a Will, after the probate is opened the system is set up to keep youinformed. If you are a current...

My parents want to donate all their interest in their home to me. Too avoid issues with other siblings when they pass away.

Your question actually deals with estate planning which often focuses on probate avoidance. I have changed the practice area on your question to...

Need to know what are the steps to have someone committed for help? she is not able to handle her affairs. schizophrenic.

Because elder law attorneys routinely deal with persons facing physical and mental challenges, that should be the first place you go for advice...

You might want to check with the county clerk and recorder to see how title is held.

My father recently passed and left his estate to a "friend" in lieu of family via a second will, do I need a lawyer?

While the capacity to make a Will is low and a person has the right to exclude their children from their estate plan, you paint a picture of undue...