For my will, if my son pre-deceases me, how do I provide for my daughter-in-law and their children equally?

Hello, There is language that the lawyer can put in your Will that would make your daughter-in-law and grandchildren contingent beneficiaries. ...

What is the role of a lawyer with a Trustee when settling an estate? How does the Trustee limit the lawyers involvement?

Hello, In the Trust Administration scenario the attorney is there to provide you with guidance when there are trust issues, not to run the...

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Should my father obtain a living trust or a will to have his sons as beneficiaries?

Hello, If your Dad's total estate is over $150,000, he may want to consider a trust to avoid probate -- a long legal process that distributes...

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I signed a survivorship joint property claim but was served with a Quit tenant Deed. Should I sign?EVen though I own nothing now

Hello, It is recommended that you discuss your entire situation with a local attorney to explore your options. Good luck.

Will a home held in the name of Trust be protected from a Medicare/Medical lien upon death?

Hello, In addition, please that CA Medi-Cal program only places lien on living Medi-Cal beneficiaries' estates to "hold" the property until the...

Do I have grounds to sue?

Hello, Attorney McMahon is correct, let the administrator and the court know of your concern regarding the inventory. Please go prepared with...

My step father passed away and does not have a will. we live in Texas.

Hello, In addition I have attached Texas intestacy law [dying without a Will], that explains how assets are distributed.

My father passed away and only had a will. The will is signed and has my fathers properties listed to be split equally between

Hello, Assets like IRAs, life insurance and POD checking accounts already have named beneficiaries and do not go through probate. By operation...

I need help and don't know where to start

Hello, Unfortunately if your stepdad had no estate planning documents then the intestacy laws of AR would determine how his estate is to be...

My last will written when I was married and now widowed. My successor beneficiaries would now be my primaries. Need new one?

Hello, If the only edits is to change beneficiaries, an amendment to the trust should work. It is recommended that you work with a local estate...