What do I need to do to investment accounts to avoid probation and best set up my finances when I need my benef. to have access

No. If investment accounts have designated beneficiary, they will not be subject to probate. Yes. If accounts are funded into trust, they also...

Contact your friend and ask her to remove you as nominated executor. This will give her opportunity to select another parson to act when...

Business and bankruptcy- I want to personally file?

Yes. Retain counsel experienced in crossover areas of BL and LLC law. Your matter requires expertise in both areas.

Can I initiate litigation proceedings on my brother’s behalf without opening probate.

No. You may not initiate litigation without opening probate. The legal action belongs to brother's estate. You must be appointed personal...

What shouldn't I say or do in court on the 29th if I do not have a paid lawyer please any advice will help.

Hire counsel. Your matter is too serious and complicated to appear without representation.

How long do I have to decide if I want to take the trustee's job on an estate ?

You may take as long as you need to decide whether to accept duties as successor trustee. Best to act reasonable fast to avoid any unnecessary...

How do we enforce the Trustee disclose financials (balance sheet, etc.) and do what is best for the beneficiaries?

You may demand accounting from trustee. Some observations and suggestions: -trustee required to account to beneficiaries -you may make written...

Can an attorney represent, participate or ask for extension in a civil case for an LLC that is suspended??

Yes. Attorney can usually represent, participate and ask for extension in a civil case for an LLC that is suspended. Only exceptions would be if...

If more than 1 beneficiary wants to be administrator. what are the filing requirements?

If both people are willing to serve together, only one petition, signed by both, necessary. Additionally file two screening forms. If not...

Given what I've described, what are my options and are there any issues that can be noted from what I've described?

I will address questions in order presented: Q1. No, Generally, only SF portion becomes irrevocable. Q2. Maybe. Probably not. Depends on the...