Is it fair that my step uncle received 90% of the estate and my mom only received 10%? Can my mother contest the will?

You should consult with an experienced trusts and estates attorney near you for guidance. I am not admitted to practice in Ohio, but generally,...

Is there any way to get an affidavit or declaration in front of the judge before or during trial in probate in California?

Trials are typically presented based on oral testimony where the examining attorney asks questions and the witness answers under oath. Sometimes,...

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How to amend a living trust to add someone to the property deed of the family home?

Your question suggests that your mother may have some differing views about what is to happen with her house after her death. If the house is a...

After the judicial accounting is reviewed, then what

It depends on the context. Some trusts continue for many years, and the trustee provides regular (often annual) accountings. The accountings are...

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If a real property has been transferred by deed to a trust by a couple and one party passes away.

If the property is titled in the name of the trust, you should do your best to find a copy of it. Check the areas where the couple kept their...

Can a sibling keep money in a bank account that was not named in trust, but the funds were from a trust property?

You have a fairly complex set of facts and the ultimate answer will depend on a number of factors, among them the terms of the irrevocable trust,...

Whether your mother has the right to transfer funds from a trust account to another account depends on whether the trust grants her that power. If...

Attorney McHugh is correct, all beneficiaries named in the trust and the heirs of the most recently deceased settlor are the ones entitled to notice.

I am the beneficiary to a irrevocable trust. The trustee's attorney has sent me a copy of a demand for arbitration letter.

You should immediately consult with an experienced trusts and estates attorney near you in order to protect your rights and your inheritance. Even...

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Can a trustee of an estate in probate close out the estate without any input from a 50 percent beneficiary?

If the estate is going through probate, the executor has an obligation to inform you of the status. She is also required to follow the terms of...