Your siblings cannot withhold your inheritance. They are required to follow the terms of the instrument (will or trust) and there are consequences...

Hello I wonder what I can do if the executor of my dads will has ceased to act.

It is always a good idea to try and work things out first, but if you believe your sister is being dishonest in administering the estate, then you...

Generally, foreign assets will be subject to administration in the country where the assets are located. There may be no need for administration,...

Can the survivor trustee sell stock designated to go to only two of the beneficiaries, and not have sale value informtation

You should consult with an experienced trusts and estates attorney in your jurisdiction to advise you on your particular circumstances. The...

If a stock is sold and a replacement asset purchased in a trust, does it need to be reported to the IRS?

Anytime an asset is sold, there may be a taxable event. The amount of the tax, if any, will depend on the sale price, and the taxpayer's basis in...

Probate: Creditors claim process: If I filed my creditor's claim with the court, I also gave a copy to administrator's attorney

You need to file your claim with the court and serve it on the administrator. Service by mail is fine. If the mail was returned to you, check to...

Do joint stock fund accounts (with survivorship) factor into the equation as property for a small estate in Colorado?

I am not admitted to practice in Colorado, but in general, the small estate procedures are used as a quick and efficient way to administer property...

My biological father (I was adopted by my stepfather) died in Michigan and in his will my brother and I are listed as heirs, the

I am not admitted to practice in Michigan, but generally, if you are listed as a beneficiary in your biological father's will, then you will be...

How do we find out if the living trust we recieved after my father in laws death was a current one?

There is no registry for trusts, or any other centralized location, where individuals' trusts are filed after death. The person in charge of...

I may be involved in a will contest.

This site is a good place to get general information, but you are better served in seeking the advice of an experienced trusts and estates...