My mom died on on Dec 23 2017. I have one sister my sister is the Executor of the will that was made in 1994 when my mom was 71

I am sorry for your loss. It's unclear what you mean by stating that it is your belief that the will is not valid because it was not updated...

Can my wife and I be guardians?

I agree with Attorney Cross that you need to provide more information in order to receive the appropriate information. You can either provide...

What do i need to do regarding a estate left in a trust?

I am sorry for your loss. Are you the successor trustee of your father's trust? Any authority that you may have had under a power of attorney...

I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, your husband's property does not automatically transfer to you. The procedures that you will need to...

Last will and testament?

Based on your post, it appears that you and your brother are the beneficiaries under your aunt's will. However, it is impossible to determine what...

In general, your parents should have one trust for all their assets, including the financial accounts. That said, however, there are certain...

How do I handle all aspects of my fathers life after he passed away??

I am sorry for you loss. Since your father did not have a will or a trust, he died intestate. This means that after his estate has been...

The terms of the trust control what actions a trustee can take to administer the trust. In most instances, the trust will provide a wide range of...

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The trustee should be asking you to sign a receipt, not a waiver/release from liability. No, the trustee cannot make your distribution...

How can I correct an accidental omission I made in the deposits when I established an estate account at my bank?

I agree with Attorney James. You should deposit the funds and show it as cash income to the estate. As long as you account for it, there should...