Can decedent's sibling get reimbursed from estate for money she gave decedent that she now calls a loan?
This seems likely. The fact that there is no paperwork cuts more (or at least as much) toward a loan than a gift in most courts.
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This seems likely. The fact that there is no paperwork cuts more (or at least as much) toward a loan than a gift in most courts.
You can start a probate proceeding using the will if you have it. The court will give you a forum to track down the money and distribute the way it...
No! The life insurance proceeds are yours, not your sister's.
This depends largely on what the Trust says. There should be a provision to the effect: "If no Successor Trustee is able or willing to serve as...
It sounds like you have two things going on: trust administration and a probate? If so, you will need only two petitions: One in the probate...
I'm not sure it matters what the trustee should have done. Obviously the trustee has a duty to make sure a foreclosure sale is valid. The remedy...
A power of attorney must be signed while a person is alive. Did your mother do that? Even if she did, it is only effective as long as she is alive,...
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If the will gave 1/6 to your daughter and 1/6 to you, you will each be responsible for tax on 1/6 of the gain. You should get an accountant for this.
Sounds like your situation is pretty simple. You don't have to hire a lawyer, and can use an online service like LegalZoom to prepare the...
The last of your proposed terms is the most likely. Normally property goes to the Trustee under the Trust