Re: Use of a trust to qualify for SSDI?

This is a very complex area of the law, with significant penalties for failure to follow the regulations correctly. You would be well-advised to...

Am I entitled to anything?

You don't have a claim simply as his child - he's free to disinherit anyone he wants, so long as he has testamentary capacity (understands the...

If children have been legally adopted by a grandparent, are they still heirs of the natural mother at her death?

Normally, adoption severs the parent-child relationship with the biological parent. In that case, the children would not inherit from their...

I was hired to do work for an estate in California. If the estate does not pay me can I file for a creditor's interest?

Other than funeral expenses, the DE-172 is not intended for debts which arise after the date of death. Notify the administrators that you intend...

Michigan contract law is based on Old English common law and definately recognizes oral contracts. The question at issue is whether a time frame...

BofA say's they need court doc's that i am executor to assume moms mortagage.

The bank is correct in refusing to communicate with anyone absent a court order. You would need to file a "Petition for Probate and Letters of...

Can the estate attorney bill you for services after the final accounting and dispursement of funds??

If she represented the Probate estate, and only had a contract for representation of that estate, then she is only due what the probate court...

Is the trustee responsible for losing investment value in my parents trust ?

The standard of care the trustee is bound to can vary, but usually it is that of a "prudent investor." As a general rule, trustees should give...

Is this possible?

Ms. Brewer is absolutely correct. If the person you would prefer the bequest or legacy go to is the alternate in a will or intestacy, then you are...

How do I begin the process of removing my sister as executor of my Mom's estate?

A law librarian or local probate attorney can help you find the forms. If you are more interested in receiving your inheritance than in removing...