There is no requirement that a parent leave an estate to children. A promise to make a gift in a will that is not done does not help you either. ...

Does my friend have to move out?

Indeed, it depends on what the Will of Grandma actually says, right? We cannot guess or go on what an interpretation was. SHE, not you, needs to...

Seniors in WA desiring community property will, having estate go to surviving spouse, and then distributed to children @ death.

It is commendable that you want to avoid disagreements later; blended families are where most of those disagreements arise so this is a good step. ...

Can the beneficiary of a Bank account request reimbursment of funeral expenses?

It is unclear on what authority the bank had to pay decedent's debts for him and from an account on which there was a POD beneficiary. It is...

I set up an Irrevocable Burial Trust with a Financial Institution for my Mother several years ago.

AND, I would call Mr. Fromm for ANY legal issues you need to discuss. He is brilliant, capable and always on point. Good luck This is intended...

How long does the court have to release funds for and estate after its been approved?

If you have an attorney, that person should be contacting whomever has the money because this would not otherwise happen. If you have an attorney,...

Father ammended the Living Trust after my stepmother died. stepsister as successor trustee with all assets to be divided equal

One cannot answer this without knowing more facts. Whose Trust is/was it? Was it their joint trust? Hers or his? An attorney up there needs to...

How do i terminate guardianship when it was voluntary, i signed the papers?

Find an attorney in Sacramento to help you file a Petition to Terminate the Guardianship. I don't know what you signed and am hopeful it was not...

Can you add your social security and pension to your living trust in the state of california

For even more clarity, assume as an example, you have a lot of debt on your death. Your assets in the Trust are liable for those debts. If there...

How I collect back child support if every time I find ex he moves,disappears,or doesn't file taxes, self employed?

Deadbeat parents are nothing new. It is loathesome and offensive but you have to see it as a business transaction. Find an attorney to do the...