Can a trustee be changed on a trust as he has now became a drug addict, and I believe funds are being mismanaged?

Sounds like the next step is to demand accounting and information and (if the cousin acted contrary to the terms of the trust) evaluate with...

How to transfer a dormant IRA account which belongs to my ex-spouse (passed away 12 years ago) to his young adult children?

Were you named a custodian of the IRA account (on behalf of your minor child)? If yes, then it should be fairly straightforward for you to act as...

Liability of a Co-executor who resigned but remained "involved" in estate matters?

Both A and B could have potential liability. Though obviously depends on the facts, B could be liable as either a constructive Executor or...

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What is the difference in life insurance and personal property of my mom who passed Way

Life insurance proceeds will be distributed according to the beneficiary designations on that policy. That has nothing to do with other...

Is money inherited from parents held in IRAs taxable to us upon withdrawal?

Depends on the type of IRA account. In general, with an inherited traditional IRA account, you will pay taxes on the distributions you take (which...

How can a copy of will and living trust?

Ask the successor trustee (in writing) for copies of the trust and will. If they do not provide it, retain a lawyer.

Will my brother go to jail?

You can contact the DA yourself (without an attorney) either now or later (in general, the sooner the better). But as other attorneys have...

I would only add, take a look at the schedule of assets in the living trust. If that section (or any other part of the trust) indicates the intent...

I am the only living son, power of attorney of mothers estate, she passed, daughter is in trust, taking over, how to stop this?

If this is a revocable trust, the trustor (presumably your mother) has the ability to amend or restate the terms of the trust (including to...

Will my brother go to jail?

Retain a local trust & estate litigator, and if you have not already, have him or her request in writing: (a) a copy of the trust (and will); (b)...