What if a the attorney is in private practice and dies and has the copy of a will that is now needed.

I am not licensed in KY but can tell you that in California the State Bar takes over the lawyer's files if no other provisions have been made. If...

I applied for Supplemental insurance income and i want to know if i should get a attorney before or after i get denied

It may be clear to you, and those you know, that you cannot work. That does not mean it is clear to a Social Security Judge or a Social Security...

Allowing outsiders (close friends) be involved and influence the decision in mediation interview

I disagree with both posted answers. You cannot just "trust your gut". You need objective advice about your rights so you can make an...

I have a will and am named as executor and sole beneficiary. My friend died in May 2014 and left a few hundred dollars in cash.

First step: Look at the Will. Does it provide for adopted children? Does it mention her by name? Does it have a disinheritance clause? Each of...

Leaving a Will is enough?

Will your Will end up in Probate Court? Almost absolutely. If the property is of small enough value to pass with a summary procedure, with no one...

The first thing to do is review the trust and see if it allows for "gifting". If the trust allows for gifting, what are the terms under which...

Are irrevocable trusts legal and binding?

An "irrevocable" trust cannot be amended. Either by your or your heirs. However, the duties and responsibilities of the trustee under the trust,...

Successor trustee to Single Living Trust. Revocable or irrevocable?

The Trust likely became irrevocable when the Settlor died. You will need to give the proper notices and, if ncessary, have the assets appraised. ...

In California, separation does not equal divorce. There may be community property which husband is entitled to part of even if they were...

Is my niece entitled to anything?

Since there is no Will the California laws of intestacy apply. These provide for equal shares for the children. The brother has no authority...