Can a lottery winner remain anonymous or are there other ways to claim a prize without using your legal name?

No. Winner name becomes public record, this is true even if a trust. California law. No exceptions.

Should I sign the Receipt and Release for zero dollars? What does it all mean and what is the purpose to which it serves?

No. You may be entitled to portion of estate based on relationship to deceased father. You are entitled to an accounting. Retain your own...

How do I protect my business?

Carefully review operating agreement of LLC. NY is equitable distribution state. W may have marital interest in the business. You may be able to...

Can Executors in the UK do as they please? Can they disregard contracts made or cancel contracts w/o litigation?

No. UK executors do not have unlimited discretion to avoid probate laws and procedures. UK executors have fiduciary duty to act heirs and...

Can medicaid come after med to collect money?

Yes. If mother received medicaid benefits, her estate may be subject to recovery. No. You are not personally responsible for medicaid recovery...

Yes. If GM has capacity, she may add you to title by transferring an interest to you. Yes. If properly structured, the transfer can avoid...

No. Based on information $5,000 does not seem unreasonable. Not enough information provided to opine further. If you are not happy with fee...

How do I find out how much is in the Estate? How can I get the WILL put into play if they wont Sign? Can I replace the Executor

nobody is required to accept appointment as executor. If named executors fail to probate the will, you may petition to be appointed executor and...

Is there a way to transfer the house from the revocable trust to an irrevocable trust or possibly do a life estate?

Yes. Father may transfer house to irrevocable trust. Before transfer, carefully review existing trust for asset protection provisions. My trusts...

I am the only beneficiary to my Moms estate. Can I contact the banks directly?

Yes. You may contact banks directly. Chance they will not communicate with you unless you are a co-owner of accounts or beneficiary. If you...