Your grandfather's incapacity makes the trust irrevocable and should trigger a requirement to account. Even if it does not, you can seek the...

If the codicil is dated, signed by decedent, indicates that it is intended to be a codicil, and entirely in Decedent's handwriting, it may be...

What is the best way I could give my real estate assets to my kids, while protecting these assets from their legal troubles.

A well crafted living trust can easily accomplish your goals. You can dictate the terms under which your children and other loved ones receive...

What do I do to get my inheritance.. And my kids inheritance

This claim is potentially a probate upon a probate. You may need to file a creditor's claim in the administrator's (or trustee's) estate. See an...

How can he go about finding a good lawyer who charges a decent price for helping him update his living trust?

A good way to start is watch the attorney speaking on the subject, many of us host seminars or speak at conferences. Also research on line (places...

Should we point this out to the mortgage co? Can they now collect? Is there any way to ratify this now that he's deceased?

If the house was in your Dad's name alone, you have no power. The person with the power is an administrator appointed by the probate court. As...

Can each of us hire our own attorney or do we have to share the same attorney?

Yes, you can always hire your own attorney. More importantly, you may NEED to hire your own attorney. If the case gets ugly and you and your...

Am I entitled to half the value of an inherited item that was not listed in my mothers will / trust?

The will and/or trust should have clauses that address personal property and the residuary of the estate (i.e. items not specifically described in...

Can I undue the joint tenancy by having my kids quit claim back their interests? Are there tax consequences?

Yes and yes. See an experienced attorney to undue the mess and plan your estate.

I have successfully summarily dismissed a Marvin against an estate. Contact us or look for a litigator experienced in probate and/or family...