Letters of testamentary

Annuity contracts are specific as to payouts and beneficiaries. If the Trusts were in the name of the deceased instead of the Trust itself, they...

If my grandmother left an inheritance for my children how do i obtain this?

Have an Estate Planning / Trust attorney look over the documentation and advise you because the rules are a bit different in each jurisdiction. If...

How exactly can a will or trust for land be contested or changed ?

Have the documentation reviewed by an Estate Planning lawyer right away. Use the 'Find-a-Lawyer' search engine on Avvo.com.

Does my minor granddaughter have a legal right to view her own trust statements?

Yes, she can seek a full accounting of all funds and should do so. Second, if the Trustee is mis-handling it or fraudulently taking funds, a...

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Do we need a will?

I recommend that your Dad specifically refer to his estranged son as DISINHERITED from the Trust and from anything he owns outside the Trust. His...

What is the cost of a probate ?

Probate fees for both the Executor / Administrator and the Probate Attorney are set by State statute. Generally they fall in a range similar to...

Normally the Attorney who drafted the Trust could do an Amendment in relatively modest time. However, you may want to look at others if he or she...

How to handle a non-qualified annuity payout where owner and annuitant has dementia. Durable power of attorney (DPOA) exists.

Your best bet would be to have the pertinent documentation reviewed by an Estate Planning Attorney with a copy of the DPOA and a copy of the...

Irrevocable trust

Was the Trust created under Louisiana law? I'd sit down with an Estate Planning attorney in your area to get advice on your options. See...

What is the difference between a disclaimer trust on our Tenets-in-common real estate and a irrevocable trust?

This is a complicated issue but can be resolved to your satisfaction. Use the 'Find-a-Lawyer' feature on Avvo.com and select an Estate Planning or...