Yes. Beneficiaries have right to being kept informed prompt and efficient administration of estate. Appears there is substantial conflict between...

Yes. Illegal for brother to use deceased mother's credit card after she died. mother could not authorize use after her death. If uncle reports...

Can the courts order him to pay

I agree with colleagues. I suggest you file claim against trust for $500. If you are beneficiary of trust, I suggest you consult trust counsel...

Is this enforceable in a will?

Yes. You may include directions stated in your will.

Is there a lawyer/website (council) that I can hire on a contingency basis that you may recommend to request a will?

If you are named beneficiary or heir, you have right to notice of probate hearing and may obtain copy of will from probate court in which the...

Funeral home has no duty to inform you regarding funeral arrangements. Unfortunate mother, brother, funeral home excluded you from process. If...

Is life estate gift?

You have life estate in property. Children have remainder interest. Classification as gift dependent on whether father created Grantor Trust. If...

What do I call this money gift if there is no receipt of where the proceeds came from? Should I cash the check?

Question not clear. Some observations: Need clarification whether from aunt or intended as distribution from mother's estate. Ask aunt where...

When it is sold is it still all of our house because the money from the old bought the new so is it still ours or just hers

If mother had clear title to house and transferred to sister, the house now belongs to sister. If sistet sells house, she can keep all proceeds...

Can I accept a settlement offer if I have completed chapter 13 plan but has not received my discharge

Excellent question with possible serious financial consequences. No simple answer based in minimal information provided. Not enough information...