THE WILL LEFT AT THE MERRILL WI COURT HOUSE, STATES i WAS TO BE EXECUTOR OF DADS WILL. YET MY BROTHER CASHED IN A ACCOUNT

You may petition court to be appointed executor of dad's probate estate. If brother improperly cashed out an estate account, you may sue to...

What needs to happen in a situation where a trustee wants to grant land, located in another state, to a co-trustee?

Terms of trust control trustee authority to distribute trust assets. This includes the land you refer to. Sister must be fair to all...

How do I find out what happened to my grandfathers coal mine after his death which was left to my grandmother. Carver Coal Mine

Research land title records in jurisdiction in which mine was located.

What if any, concerns should I have regarding a Law Firm in possession of my fathers WILL but the Attorney didn't know?

You have right to copy of the will. Deman it. Original will should be lodged with superior court. You may initiate probate of fathers...

What are the recommendations for terminating a minors guardianship from a relative?

Best advice highly dependent on facts not provided. consult guardianship counsel, discuss all relevant facts, follow guidance provided by counsel.

I am the trustee of my Mom's estate. Can a special needs bene sign herself a new sub-trustee and out of my control?

Excellent responses from colleagues. Some observations: -terms of trust control; -review terms of settlement to determine if sister granted...

May a general contractor business be organized as an LLC? I know lawyers and accountants can't set up their business as an LLC.

Yes. General contractor may be organized as LLC provided minimum bonding requirements are met. Guidelines for bonding a general contractor...

No. You do not have to re-publish the notice of petition of probate. Yes. You must re-notice all parties entitled to notice.

Does a trust need to go through probate?

No. If land is properly funded into the trust, there is no need to subject the land to probate. Consult probate counsel in the jurisdiction in...

Is my mother entitled to my father's ira?

Maybe. Mother may be entitled to portion of IRA if it is CP and was not awarded to father at time of dissolution of marriage. Review the marital...