A trust can avoid probate, a will cannot. A will guarantees probate, but depending upon how title is held to the assets, you may be able to...

I am named as my brothers executor of his Will Can I continue to defend and or settle any claims on his behalf?

Yes -- but first you need to open a probate proceeding so you can be officially appointed executor by the court. A local estate planning/probate...

Where can we find a copy of a irrevocable living trust made years ago by my father? The attorney that wrote it up has passed?

If your father is still competent, might be easier to have him write a new one from what he can remember. Good luck.

WHAT RIGHTS DO I HAVE AFTER MY PARTNER HAS PAST AWAY AND THE WILL WAS NOT UPDATED FROM 2002 LEAVING EVERYTHING TO HIS SISTER/

Not unless he changed title on the deed to name you as joint owner. I'm sorry. Perhaps the sister will do the right thing.

When we conflict with the Probate Attorney, what can we do ??

Get a second opinion from a probate/estate planning attorney who will review situation with your interests in mind.

How can I adopt my grandchildren?

If your grandchildren are in danger, and they sound like they are, call your local office of Child Protective Services ASAP. Then make an...

Trustee has not responded to our attorneys letter for copies of accounts now what??

I agree. One month is nothing when looking at a trust administration. It is way too early to start talking about petitioning a court. Talk to an...

Gift given 6 months before death of original owner, administrator wants to make it part of the estate, taking it away from recip

Sounds like someone confused the tax law requiring gifts made within a certain time of death to be brought back into decedent's estate, but that is...

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And there is no way you will know whether your wishes are carried out or not, but the best way make it more likely than not to happen is 1) make...

There is a good chance that your father is the trustee. Why don't you ask him?