As my colleague, Mr. Daymude, correctly advises, the no-contest clause does not apply to a lawsuit challenging the administration of the...

I like to change my will, trust, and POA

Sorry to hear about the circumstances of your case. You can absolutely change your revocable trust and your will. (If any part of your estate...

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The 13-year old cannot receive funds from an inherited IRA or 401K plan outright simply because he or she is a minor. There are a few options to...

How does inheritance work, when there is no will? How does it affect when the property has been red tagged?

You will need to open a probate, and you will need an attorney’s help in doing so.

How do I get my money.

I agree with my colleagues, and I also think it's time for you to consult with a local lawyer. At some point, doing it yourself becomes...

Do I legally own the property if i have paid all the taxes, done all repairs, maintained property for 36 years

No, you do not legally own the property simply by virtue of paying all the taxes and doing all the maintenance on it. It sounds like you are on...

The 120-day period starts running when the Probate Code 16061.7 notice is mailed (typically along with the terms of the trust). However, that...

Can the person, with power of attorney, add someone to a checking account?

Sorry for your loss. Power of attorney expires at death. So, no, your brother cannot use his previous POA to add himself to this account on...

How can i nudge my brother to divide our inheritance as he has been sitting on it for over a year.

There are some red flags from your description. If your mother had less than $50,000 in her estate, and all of that was in bank accounts, then it...