Living trust was set up in Ohio, now live in TX. Is my trust document valid in TX or do I need a new one drawn up?

Under the "full faith and credit" clause of the US constitution, a contract (like a trust) that was valid in the state where it was made is valid...

I'm not admitted to practice law in New York, so you need to ask a New York lawyer. But if this were California, you would absolutely be able to...

Is an 850 Petition a lawsuit?

The rent might qualify as "some interest [that is] claimed to belong to another". This code section does not specifically direct the Court to...

Dad gave us mechanical banks years ago. He gave each kid stuff no receipts. Younger brother now wants them part of the estate.

Although you don't have receipts, based on the information you provided, the banks clearly belong to you. Don't be intimidated by your siblings...

What can I do?

I'm sorry about your father's death. You are not required to use life insurance proceeds to pay your father's debts, including his funeral...

Can children of deceased parents collect on old insurance policies?

Presumably your father-in-law was named as the primary beneficiary of the life insurance policies. If so, then the money from the policies...

Can the exector of the estate sell something that was willed to you 4 years before that person has pasted ?

I'm sorry about your grandmother's death. Since the stock was sold before her death, your gift has been "adeemed" (the legal term for "revoked...

My aunt is not married, no children or siblings (deceased) I (niece) live in her house what rights do I have i she passes away?

If your aunt is not married, has no children, and her siblings are all deceased, then it would appear that all of her nieces and nephews would be...

IRA Beneficiary was changed to Irrevocable Living Trust, but was changed after trust was established. Is this legal>

As long as your father is alive and competent, he has the right to change the beneficiary of his IRA. Just because a trust is named as...

I am legal next of kin to my cousin. Am I obligated to be executor of his estate? Do I have a choice?

You cannot be forced to act as his personal representative (executor). Make sure he knows that you aren't able to do this so he can make other...