Is it possible to have a substitute judgment, set aside, or reconsidered?

It's going to be very tough (perhaps impossible) to reopen the old case. However, if the conservator/trustee is as bad as you say, she may have...

How easy is it to recover money given to a charity from an estate that went thru probate? The money was not suppose to go to the

It's not clear to me from your question whether the administrator of the estate went rogue and gave money to people/charities not named in the will...

My mother committed suicide 27 years ago, I would like to read the note she left, would there be a record and how do I obtain

I would check with the law enforcement agency that investigated the death - likely the police department, if she died inside city limits, or the...

Can the successor trustee of an irrevocable trust receive a copy of the trust prior to the death of the trustor? If so, how?

If you are not the current trustee or a current beneficiary, you do not have a right to see the trust. There are restrictions on when an...

Can a bank "call" my home loan after I die, even if I've left my home to my friend as trustee, executor and heir?

I believe that it would be legal for the bank to demand repayment if you were to pass away. There are specific exemptions for transfers at death to...

In our office, we typically advise trustee clients that they are safe to distribute early if every beneficiary has waived the 120 day challenge...

My grandma past and left to my father or last living heir wich is me. The mobile home burned down with all documentation.

You should meet with a local probate attorney to discuss your options. Generally, if the land is in your grandmother's name, you will need to...

Can a tax adviser of my aunts revocable trust profit from trust when she dies.

I think it would be a good idea for an elder law attorney to review the paperwork and facts in this case - it sounds like there's a lot going on...

My brother in law had power of attorney and is the executor at the time my mom took out a reverse mortgage. Is he liable

If your mother was competent and chose to take out the reverse mortgage and used the proceeds for her own benefit, then I don't see any liability...

Do I need an estate planning attorney?

You may want to rethink the selection of a bank as trustee; their fees tend to be high, and many bank trust departments won't work on estates worth...