What criteria does a group life insurance company use for determination of payout?

If there was no named beneficiary, the policy should pay to the estate of the deceased and would pay out according to the will, or if no will, then...

What?

Basically divorce or a marital property agreement Or possible get him to transfer all the assets to you as your sole and separate property.

In 1994 my brother asked me to sign a quick deed, save a house mom left us, foundation damage [water]. Was fraud done?

It is called a "quit claim" deed, not a quick deed. And you have not presented us with enough facts to render an answer. Allegations of fraud are...

Can a joint UD judgement be dismissed in bankruptcy when only one spouse filed as separated. Is other spouse dismissed as well?

The non bankruptcy filing spouse is till on the hook. It is called joint and several liability.

Are hold over damages and court costs in a judgement be discharged. Do property damages are dischargeable?

Everything you described is dischargeable. I urge you to meet with a bankruptcy attorney to confirm that bankruptcy is the best option for you.

My mom passed away in 1980 and I believe she had a will and my dad passed away in 2001 and he had a living will.

I believe you have posted this question once before but, as they say, you have the terminology bass ackwards. Without sounding rude, I suggest you...

Can you have a living trust and a will?

It is possible to have a will and a living trust, especially if your father and step mother had separate property. and a pre-nup. I've done it for...

At what point can you sue your attorney for neglect, abandonment, etc?

Forget the law suit for the moment. Hire a new attorney and get this probate wrapped up. The new attorney can assess the neglicgence case agoainst...

He is not entitled to a copy of the trust as he is not a named beneficiary ot some one who would inherit by intestate succession. Having said...

The original of the will has to be filed. Anyone can file it; it does not have to be the named executor. If the niece won't tell her to send it to...