I agree with Mr. Haber's comment. Before going to step 2, do everything in your power to find out why the check was not cashed and try to resolve...

My dad's will leaves his house to 2 adults and 3 kids. Can children sign documents to sell a house they inherit?

It sounds to me like one of your primary concerns is how the court will deal with the underage beneficiaries. In my state, the court would require...

How do you get a will that a lawyer that is not practicing any more.

First of all, as the others have suggested, I don't think you mean a "living will." I suspect what you mean is a "living trust." From time to...

Does a family trust need to be stamped by or submitted to a court?

One of the advantages of a living trust is that they are not filed in court. Trust administration is handled completely outside of court, unless a...

If there are multiple homes in a living trust. Is it the trustee's responsibility to keep them rented and to collect rents?

Two questions occurred to me after reading your question. First, why haven't the trust assets been distributed, if Grandma has been dead for three...

How can I get emancipated?

You will find the answers to many of your questions on this website. Search for: Legal Advice > Juvenile law > Advice > Emancipation of a Minor...

Do I need to apply for temporary guardianship of estate to help a friend who has passed close their financial accounts, etc.?

Mr. Ninomiya has asked the right questions. Your question did not provide enough information. Assuming there is no trust of which you are the...

Will a power of attorney expire if the holder gets married and has a name change.

If your father does not approve of what the ex is doing, then the first thing he should do upon his release is consult an estate planning lawyer in...

Do beneficary rights outweigh trustee rights if a insurance policy was created before the family trust was?

The trustee of a living trust has authority over assets in a living trust, but must follow the terms of the trust. The trustee cannot do whatever...

How would I claim benefits from a deceased relative?

You have not provided enough information for any of us to give you information that is going to help you or steer you in the right direction. What...