Brother recently passed away, left me as sole beneficiary of his annuity. He was married at the time of death.

The spouse may be entitled to he share if the annuity was community property. I f the annuity was characterized as separate property, she would...

My colleagues are correct. Income derived through estate assets is estate is taxable to the beneficiaries via the K1. How that K1 effects your...

How do i proceed w/informing my atty that he has lost trust & credibility w/his client/me because continuing lack of professiona

Mr. Brophy is correct. Your attorney's partner covering a hearing may have been for good reason. Custody battles are taxing to say the least. If...

My question is concerning inheritance of a house and property from my mother.

Mr. Frederick is exactly correct. If the title to the property is in your mother's name, she can do with it as she pleases. If the title to the...

I have a disabled daughter and upon my passing she will inherit a large amount of money. Who can I trust to manage her money

You can hire a licensed or professional fiduciary is your area to act as trustee. Have you consulted with an estate planning attorney to draft a...

Is the correct venue for filing a lawsuit for a trust the place of administration as listed in notification under 16061.7 ?

Yes, the place of administration of the trust would be the appropriate venue.

Do I need to go through RI Probate to cash a rebate check made out to "the estate of?" My mother died intestate with no assets.

My colleagues are correct, a small estate or simplified probate should be sufficient. You can likely find a local attorney to handle it for you at...

My grandmother left a will for her live-in companion to be beneficiary to her estate but I am next of kin; what are my rights?

As an interested party, you are entitled to a copy of the testamentary documents. However, your grandmother was not required to leave anything to...

If some one stole something from an estate the house can I, as the exec. call the police? I know where the things are no doubt.

My colleagues are both correct. As the executor of the estate, it is incumbent upon you to protect and preserve the estate's assets for...

If someone dies in the state of washington,they bought a property from a relative for 100,000.

Mr. Frederick is correct. You need to have a probate attorney review your facts to provide you with a clear understanding of what the law...