My ex husband died and had an insurance policy listing his brother as benefactor and instructed him to make

There is no such thing as a "benefactor" of an insurance policy, but there is a "beneficiary." It sounds like your ex-husband listed his brother...

Trust damages

I third what has already been written by the other attorneys. While I am not admitted to practice law in Florida, I do suggest that you meet with...

I am sorry for the loss of your brother. I first note that I am not licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and I do not have much to add to...

Can a trustee of a trust withhold pay out of the trust from the beneficiaries?

You presented the facts very well! There is not much for me new to add. The fact of the matter is that the attorney/trustee is justified in...

When you are the head of the estate following someones death do you get extra money out of the estate for your troubles

I am not an attorney in Wisconsin, but I can tell you that in most states the executor/administrator is entitled to a fee set by statute. A lot of...

How does one contest a petition to reopen a closed estate?

I agree with both of the other attorneys who have previously responded! Each state has its own laws regarding the re-opening of a probate. I am...

Will

I am not admitted in Connecticut and this answer should not be considered to create an attorney-client relationship. My reading of what you...

Accounting on a living trust

I am not an attorney in Illinois so please take that into account when you read this answer. Most living trusts are not subject to the court...

I would like to change the name of my special needs trust without a lawyer. Can this be done? Can I get a document from a

I post a fair amount of answers and frequently I indicate that the person asking the question may or may not need an attorney. With regard to your...

When you record a document (deed of trust, default notice) and you find an error and record again, which date becomes operative?

Based upon what you write, it is difficult to give a perfect answer. Therefore, all the standard disclaimers apply and this is not meant to be...