Depending on the amount of your share, you might be able to hire an attorney on contingency. He or she would be paid from your share once you...

Will I need to show a new attorney my current trust that needs updating??

If you're going to have an attorney draft the amendment or restatement, he or she will need to review the original document. And I would recommend...

What kind trust do I apply for to get an ein number to open a bank account from a revocable living trust but person deceased?

I think the "kind of trust" you mean for purposes of applying for an EIN is irrevocable, which is what the trust became upon the death of your father.

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If there was a house in the trust, you can check the recorded deed or the property records online, to see if it was transferred to a trust.

Do I need to file for probate if I'm the Successor Trustee of my Decedent brother's trust and there is property?

Depending on the facts, you may be able to file a "Heggstad Petition," which is quicker than a full probate.

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If there was a trust, anyone named as a beneficiary would be entitled to a copy upon the death of the person who created the trust. You may need an...

Do you have to have a lawyer and go through probate (and its many fees) if it is a small estate (no real estate, minimal assets)

It's not necessary, but it can be helpful to make sure everything is done right and relieve you of the stress. The fees should not be very high.

How can I find out if a life estate is a lady bird deed?

Generally speaking, a lady bird deed is a type of deed that allows the owner of real property to keep and control the property during the owner's...

The original lawyer's name may be on the trust document and you are entitled to a copy. If your sister is not following the terms of the trust, you...

Yes, you can name the same person as agent for a POA and as beneficiary of a POD account, if that's what you're asking. A POD account can be an...