What is the best way to leave assets to children

Absolutely do NOT transfer the property now or add their names to it (for example, do NOT add their names to the deed for your house or as owners...

Just because the will leaves everything to the surviving spouse does not mean the estate escapes probate, although in some states there is an...

Insolvent estate

I suggest that you repost this in immigration as it has less to do with probate and estate planning than the girlfriend's immigration status. If...

How to find the attorney that represents the estate of a person in Laguna Beach, Ca?

You might try contacting the local county bar association and see if they can send an email to all of their members. Otherwise, you're looking for...

What is the time frame for the disbursement to the heirs from a Will?

As Mr. Tigerman says, don't expect a distribution in less than a year. I'm just finishing a probate that's taken almost 4 years because of various...

Not notified of mothers death till 18+ months later

Unless the attorney is the executor/administrator of an estate s/he has no duty to notify anyone of a death. The normal assumption is that close...

I-BOND pod transfer to wife

You might be able to open a "Treasury Direct" account and deposit the bonds into it. I believe most banks can assist you with this. When you open...

My father died without a will. What are my options?

I'm sorry about your father's death. If your sister suddenly has access to a lot of money that she didn't have before, it sounds like she's still...

If you do what your sister suggests, you are breaching your fiduciary duties as a trustee. As you know (based on your question), the funds are for...

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This type of tactic by banks is becoming increasingly common. I suggest you go above the bank manager's head. Write to Bank of America's General...