Where do we start and who do we call

Typically, all of the deceased person's bills are paid by the estate prior to making any distributions. This could include the mortgage. If there...

Does a trust need to go through probate?

A trust is only effective if assets (including property) are titled to the trust. If the land is titled in your father's name only, then probate...

If real property is sold during probate does the cash from the sales become tangible or personal property of the estate

Tangible Personal Property generally means a person's "stuff". Furniture, clothing, knick-knacks...things you can touch. An estate is not a...

How can I amend a trust?

Generally, you cannot change someone else's trust. Is the intention to add your sister as a trustee, beneficiary or both? There could be terms in...

My Father's will has gone to probate, but my Mom may have a new Will. I question her ability as executor. Can I contest probate

Anyone can contest a probate. It is just a matter of, do you have reasonable cause and sufficient documentation to win. You have a number of...

It sounds like you possibly have a cause of action against the executor. Not the court. An executor is under a duty to comply with the terms of...

My mother just died and her will names me sole beneficiary and personal rep. What do I need to do to claim her house?

You should first look at the title to the home. If the house is in Maricopa County, then you can find the title simply by looking online. If the...

I have checked the info about wills from some of the lawyers you have listed . But they were talking about my setting up a will.

If your parents have passed away, I suggest contacting the personal representative/executor of the will. That is the person who is wrapping up the...

Looking for an attorney that can help me with a living will that wont rake me over the coals. Need specifics for D.N.R..

A D.N.R. is different from a living will. D.N.R. you can request from your physician (it is typically printed on orange paper) whereas a Living...

For a property purchased for my mother, should my wife and I be on the deed or have her pass the property to us in her will?

If you own the property as joint tenants with right of survivorship, it means if/when any of you pass away, your 1/3 interest passes to the...