I have a house in Russia but I live in the USA. Can I make a will here and leave the house to my daughter?

Yes, but it would be prudent to obtain legal advice from an attorney knowledgeable regarding the laws of inheritance and real property transfers in...

What happens if you believe your father's living trust fund was falsely notarized and he is now deceased?

You should consult with an experienced trusts and estates litigation attorney in your jurisdiction to help you. Your options may depend on how...

I am not admitted to practice in New York, but in general, the amendments should be executed under the same formalities as the original trust. You...

Do I need an attorney to file a creditors claim for a probate case? If so what kind of attorney should I be consulting with ?

You do not need an attorney to file a creditor's claim, but you will need to make sure you file the claim with the court and serve it on the...

I am executor of my mother's will. In her will she is giving large amounts of money to charities. Do I have to follow her wishes

Yes. As the executor of the will, you must follow the terms of the will. You should consult with an experienced trusts and estates attorney in...

My mom and dad both passed away within 2 1/2 weeks of each other and I don't know what to do now

You should consult with an experienced probate attorney in your jurisdiction to determine the next steps to take. I am not admitted to practice in...

Beneficiary of California Irrevocable Trust - final accounting review

You have the right to receive the full accounting, to ask questions about the expenses claimed, etc. If anything does not seem right, then the...

My brother and I are co-beneficiaries of a living trust. One piece of property is attached. He wants title in his name alone.

Your question raises quite a few issues, but you haven't provided enough information to sort them out. First, if you and your brother are...

In CA is an IRA (pension) with husband as beneficiary considered community property for inheritance purposes?

If the husband is the beneficiary of wife's IRA, and wife dies, the husband is entitled to the IRA. He can withdraw the funds, or roll it over...

Yes, your trust is still valid. Removing staples to enable the document to be more easily copied does not affect the validity of the trust. If...