Are my sister and I entitled to part of the estate if our mother is passed?

Your grandparents may leave their estate to whomever they choose. It sounds like your mother passed away before your grandparents. It is possible...

How to claim funds from a bank account of deceased parents?

The bank might be refusing because the particular bank account was not titled into the trust. I would check to see if there is possibly a pay on...

When drawing up a will or trust, it would be great if lawyers could suggest a non-heir be used as executor.

Many attorneys (including myself) do suggest neutral third parties, if the situation arises. However, it is ultimately up to the client to decide...

No. The trust date will always remain the date it was originally established. Lets say you set up a trust on January 1, 2000. You amend the trust...

What makes a will valid. My father died two years ago and a "will" unknown to his children has popped up from a unknown source.

The Will will remain valid after death as its purpose is to direct where the estate goes & how it is distributed. The Will's validity rests on a...

How do i put my name on the property so the state doesn't take house?

I encourage you to consult with an estate planning/probate attorney in your area. If the home was in your mother's name only, then it is likely...

How do I find out where my grandmas will is in Arizona?

Wills are not recorded or filed anywhere in Maricopa County, Arizona. The will is likely with your grandmother's personal belongings and important...

Should an IRA brokerage account be in the name of a living trust, or in the individual's name?

An IRA should be in the individual's name. Re-titling the IRA to anything but can cause negative consequences. The important thing for IRAs (to...

Will our property go to probate?

I encourage you to consult with a probate attorney in your state. Typically property that is not titled into a trust will go through the probate...

Lived with my boyfriend for 20+ years. He has a grown daughter. Will I have any rights to his estate if he passes before me?

No. The amount of time you are together is irrelevant. If there is no estate planning done to dictate otherwise, then it is likely the adult...