Are confidentiality provisions standard in a settlement agreement of a law suit....

Can't answer on the basis of the few facts presented. If the "agreement" is agreed upon by you as one of the parties, then that is what rules. ...

How is a "living trust" handled after my moms recent death?

You need to get clarity on whether you mom had a trust or a will. The two documents are entirely different and they process totally differently. ...

It would be her separate property asset and it would only pass to you if there was a will or Trust that gave you the house upon her passing. I do...

I am the beneficiary of my brother's estate, which is under $25k. I have handled his IRA and bank account successfully.

That sounds appropriate. I also suggest that you file a petition for administration of a small estate and all you need to do is file an affidavit...

One sibling can start a probate process without the other sibling. I suggest that you get a probate attorney though as the process might be...

What can I do with my situation

If this matter is in an AZ court, then you will need to seek the help of a person who knows AZ law.

Filed for dissolution of marriage four years ago, am I legally divorced or that is a separate process requiring judgement?

A divorce only happens when a judge signs a judgment or the parties sign a stipulation or marital settlement agreement and the judge then signs the...

My spouse and I are filling for divorce. Should I agree to selling of the family residence before having our case heard?

You won't be "punished" for onot agreeing to sell. In regards to the house, if you agree to buy out her CP interest in the house and can take on...

My wife is trying to cut down my percentage of time with our children, what can I do?

First, if it has been more than 30 days since she was served, you should file a Request for Default. Second, you need to file and RFO and ask the...

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My mother just passed away on 05/25/2013,and there was no will. One of the sisters is living in at the house and has retained

A bond waiver would only need to be discussed if a petition for probate of the estate had been submitted to the court for appointment of an...