CAN THE LAWYER WHO DREW UP A WILL ALSO BE A WITNESS TO IT & SIGN IT AS A WITNESS?

Yes

My father passed away this year, my brother claims to have his will but will not give a copy to the spouse or the 3 siblings

Your mother, or you, can file a Petition for Probate seeking Letters of Administration to administer your father's estate. If there is a Will,...

I would suggest he prepare a new living will (or advance health care directive) that is in a form used in your state, and name whomever it is he...

You can also file an Affidavit of Change of Trustee to document the change of the trustee. Here's a sample from the San Bernardino County...

What is better a trust or a will?and which type of trust?

Wills are cheap in the short term, but they can be expensive for your family in the long run. A living trust, properly funded, is often the best...

Selected as the best answer

How do I know if I need to file for Probate and if so, can I file the documents myself?

How your friend proceeds will depend on how title to the house is held. If a probate is necessary the fees won't be paid until the end of the...

The pourover Will is designed to be used for any assets that may be held outside of the Trust at the time you die. We never know what title will...

Looking for an expert on Trusts and Wills that can help us to organize our Estate

I have practiced estate planning and administration for more than 30 years and will be happy to offer you a courtesy initial consultation. I am...

You may not need to be a either co-owner or a guarantor of the loan. If your mother still owns the property when she dies, andf the total value of...

When someone dies (with our without a Will), and the deceased person owns property held in his or her own name, if the property is valued at more...