Is there a statue of limitation or laches or detrimental reliance defense we can use since they never made a claim for 8 years.

Third time same question asked. No new information or facts provided. My answer remains same as previous times. Yes. Mother-in-law has rights...

Do I have to return the coat to my grandmothers house? DI I now need a lawyer?

Based on information provided, your GM gave possession of coat to you for safekeeping. Not a gift. Yes. Must be returned to appointed guardians...

Yes. Based on information provided, probate will be necessary. Yes. If mother is named beneficiary, she receives the property. Yes. After...

Yes. You may be trustee of irrevocable trust you create and retain interest in. However it may not be good idea. You may technically serve as...

Are we playing with fire, if we file for guardianship of the children, even though they were removed from our home?

You may file petition to remove current guardian concurrent with your petition to be appointed guardian. Court will make interest based on best...

How do my siblings and I wrestle these funds from the bank?

Answer depends on character of account. If account had a named beneficiary you simply provide proof of death to bank and demand funds. If account...

What do these changes mean for beneficiaries?

Usually surviving spouse has limited powers of appointment after first and second death. Extent of power governed by trust document, probate code,...

How to force surviving spouse to pay rent on house in probate?

Surviving spouse is give some latitude in administering the estate. However, cannot simply allow unreasonable delays. Ten months my/not be...

Does Will trump a Trust, vice-versa, or they co-exist for separate purposes? None of my other siblings has a copy of anything.

Maybe. Will and trust may override each other, complement each other, have not effect. Answer depends on character of estate and contents of each...

What are my options?

If you are an heir or beneficiary of estate, you have right to be kept informed of progress of administration. Nephew cannot ignore you. Nephew...