Is having a trust that gives each individual (beneficiary) an equal say (democracy) a good idea? Thanks

Hello, The response is based on one's experience and opinion. Your Dad who set up the Trust wanted the beneficiaries to have an equal say; I...

I have guardianship of my niece since she was three weeks old. She is now two. I would like to change her name but not adopt.

Hello, It is recommended that you consult with a local family lawyer who has experience with adoptions. AVVO and the MO Bar Association can...

I suspect my inheritance has been stolen by my siblings.

Hello, Since there was a Will it would have been probated. It is recommended that you check the probate court where it was filed to see how...

My mother got a reverse mortgage 15 months prior to her death totaling 400,000.00 I'm a beneficiary in the trust do I have right

Hello, To clarify, your Mom's living trust took out a reverse mortgage on your Mom's home. You ask if you are entitled to an accounting of how...

My mother recently had a stroke and the outcome is not hopeful, she has no will so what happens to her part in her estate?

Hello, I have attached a link that describes the intestacy laws of Texas. If you Mom is still competent, it is highly recommended that she...

Hello, Sorry for your loss. In addition the funeral parlor will post a notice of your Dad's passing in the major papers.

Can a power of attorney change the will of a person he or she is representing?

Hello, A Will can only be changed by a codicil signed by executor and witnessed by 2 people. The executor has to be of sound mind.

Can the credit union account from an estate be frozen by anyone once it is transferred into the executor's name?

Hello, Please note that estate monies are for estate use and not personal use. As executor of the estate your fiduciary duty is to the...

How soon after death should the will be executed? All property was sold already the only thing left is the division of assets,

Hello, It sounds like the Will has been probated? so it is up to the executor to finalize distribution of the estate.

Can I proceed even though it has been years?

Hello, If your grandparent's Will was probated you should be able to get a copy to see how your Dad's share was left in case he passed. Unless...