Can I get a copy of a trust if I'm not sure I'm mentioned in it?

You can always request for a copy. You may not be legally entitled to a copy if you are not a child, spouse or other direct heir of the person who...

If there is a petition for probate filed and the court has not granted your mother's petition to become the executor or administrator, you can file...

While in a coma, my father supposedly signed a new living trust and last will, what do I do?

If you have proof from his physcian that he was in a coma that same date his estate plan was allegedly executed, it would be easy to file a...

My 3 yr old is entitled to an inheritance from her late father's family, do I need paperwork stating I am her legal guardian?

Yes, you will need to petition the court to open a guardianship of the estate of the minor to receive the inheritance. It needs to be done before...

In Probate if you are asking for a Bond Waiver and 6 out of 7 heirs agree, what are the chances of the judge granting the waiver

If you cannot get everyone to sign off, you will have to post bond. You can ask for limited authority and minimum bond, but that depends on the...

CAN I DEPRECIATE THE STEPPED UP BASIS, DUE TO SPOUSES DEATH, ON APT BLDG. THAT WAS FULLY DEPRC.PRIOR TO HER DEATH.

This is a question for the CPA. Real property generally receives a step up in basis, but your accountant or CPA can advise on how to depreciate.

How do you account for potential lawsuit proceeds in a probate?

You can provide an estimate of the lawsuit proceeds and explain in your petition. You will need to determine types of powers you need and whether...

The other attorneys are correct. You need to prepare a separate pleading for each heir to sign stating that they waive bond. The judge may still...

I have a disabled son who will be 18 soon. He has an ID (IQ 60)..Can I do a POA instead of a conservatorship?

A Limited Conservatorship may be what you need for your son. It does not need to be filed every year. If your son is receiving services from the...

Brother is executor and He says I should be ashamed for going against my father's wishes. He isn't keeping me informed.

If probate has been opened, you can file a Request for Special Notice to monitor the estate activity. You can also hire your own attorney to...