How can I ensure the rights of my mom and I are protected as beneficiaries of my grandpas estate after my grandmas passing?

You should seek to determine if a probate has been opened in the county where your step-grandma resided. If there is no probate court action...

Consult an attorney as soon as possible. You can revoke the power of attorney at any time but you need to make sure you attempt to give notice to...

It isn't clear what you are asking, however, generally, a person serving as successor trustee of a trust does not need liability insurance. The...

If your uncle claimed the asset through a small estate affidavit, it appears you would have the right to challenge him and get the money. If he...

What are my responsibilities as trustee of my parents estate, now that I have distributed the remaining funds

There are accounting obligations that a trustee must meet. You should meet with a lawyer to discuss how the accounting should be presented to your...

There are some sticky points here because of the length time since your mother passed away and the length of time your stepfather has been dead. ...

Can deceased spouse sell furniture and furnishings without paying his own funeral expenses?

The surviving spouse doesn't have to prepay his funeral expenses. Consult with an attorney to discuss appropriate next steps. Depending on the...

A "normal" will contest??

Sometimes allegations are made upon information and belief and the objector won't know until discovery takes place as to whether the allegation is...

If you owned it as a joint tenant, it is yours and his debts can't be attached. See an attorney to work through issues.

If has no assets (and if he held assets jointly with your mother they go to her automatically), there will be no probate and, therefore, nothing to...