I AM the sole beneficiary of a life ins. policy.Myself &my siblings did not know this.Is this part of the estate.

If the trust states that each of you are to receive an equal share of the trust estate, that only includes estate that is part of the trust. The...

Can I pack personal belongings if other heirs refuse to give permission and probate has not been filed?

Yes, you can pack up his personal belongings. However, I would caution you about disposing of things that your sister might argue had value. She...

Should I have a lawyer with me for a deposition?

Yes. The first thing to remember is that depositions are for conducting discovery. And the scope of permissible discovery includes "any matter...

My Aunt passed away last fall. How do we hold her boyfriend accountable for draining her (in har name only) bank accounts?

Clearly, your aunt's boyfriend had access to those bank accounts. If his name was on the accounts as a beneficiary, I am afraid that he owned...

Is it possible to assume property with out going through probate and a lengthy process if all parties are in agreeance?

From your question, it seems as if the property your mother received from your grandmother was your mother's separate property. However, if there...

Just because the estate/probate has been closed by order of court does not mean that the bank account that was opened in the name of the estate was...

Can my sister take the life insurance payment given to me out of the portion of my estate as a beneficiary?

If the trust states that each of you are to receive 1/3 of the trust estate, that only includes estate that is part of the trust. The only...

The type of legal proceeding you are referring to is known as Palimony. Unmarried couples do not have the same rights and protections as...

I agree with the general information stated in the prior answer. However, if the parties cannot agree on the mother's right to move away, the...

If after 10 years spouse stops paying court ordered child support what do you do?

The obvious has not yet been addressed, which is that if the support is not being taken from your ex-spouse's paycheck and he is not paying you...