You may or may not need new counsel before terminating your old one depending upon your capacity (i.e. individual versus the representative of an...

What is the process when someone who has a will is married and dies first?

There are definitely a number of issues here. I do not believe that this a do-it-yourself project. I strongly encourage you to find a local...

My attorney has been disbarred. Do I need to obtain new legal counsel?

It would appear that you are ready to petition for final distribution and accounting, if required. However, more information is needed. I suggest...

Attorney neglect/delay caused my bankruptcy cased closed w/o discharge. Who is responsible for filing fee to reopen?

Assuming: (1) the fee agreement with your lawyer required the lawyer to file the Debtor's Financial Management Certificate; and (2) your attorney...

My mother (recently deceased 2015) has checks being sent to her but she left no will or power of attorney.

I strongly encourage you to consult with an experienced probate attorney who can review your situation and advise you accordingly. If a probate is...

My mother was living with a gentleman who passed away unexpectedly before amending his trust to leave all his assets to my mom.

Without more detailed information it would appear that the 1994 trust is the controlling document. As for the charities there is no statute of...

Is it legal for a executor or executrix To also be a beneficiary of an estate

Yes, a beneficiary may also serve as executor/executrix. I strongly encourage you to engage an experienced attorney to assist you with the...

I'm on the deed to my deceased brother's house, if the trustee sells it do I get the profits or do they pay his credit card debt

You need to confirm how title is held ASAP. when a person creates a trust they commonly transfer title to their real proeprty to themselves as...

How do I set up a living will and trust for my mom and do I need a lawyer to do that?

While there are a lot of do-it-yourself programs available there are a lot of potential pitfalls with planning an estate. Therefore, I strongly...

Does assets go to beneficiaries of First Grantor or the beneficiaries of Second Grantor?

The terms of the trust control. However, if the surviving grantor's trust is revocable/amendable, the surviving grantor can amend his/her trust...