Does the Wife or the Executor have control of an estate at the time of a persons death?

I agree with Ms. James-- an unsigned will is not worth the paper it was printed on, and has absolutely no binding effect whatsoever. Additionally,...

Attorneys oftentimes refer to your dual role as a trustee and beneficiary as "wearing two hats": You are wearing one "hat" as a beneficiary of the...

HOW CAN I REVOKE POA OBTAINED BY MY SISTER THRU FRAUD?

Per usual, the answers the other experienced practitioners on the AVVO website have submitted are right on. On a different level, I can't...

Am i entitled to my brother's estate, he did not leave a will?

The answers the other practitioners have left are spot on -- it is quite possible that you will not receive anything from your brother's estate. ...

What can i file in case of alcohol poisoning to prevent the bar from serving bad alcohol?

This may be a wholly unsatisfying answer, but I do NOT think a formal complaint to the ABC or any other licensing agent is the right solution to...

Co-executor of mother's estate planning to file personal bankruptcy. Is the trust in legal peril?

In general, assets that are inherited up to 6 months after a personal bankruptcy is filed are considered part of the debtor's bankruptcy estate. ...

I use a program commonly used by California estate planning attorneys to create the skeleton for my estate plans, but then I tweak the documents...

What is funding a living trust? How do I fund a living trust?

Would you go on YouTube to figure out how to replace the timing belt on your new car? Probably not-- you'd take it to a mechanic, who you'd be...

Needed tax/trust attorney with experience

From the answers I have seen on the AVVO website, there are some excellent practitioners here who could certainly help you. Two additional ideas...

My parents put their money into a trust that I am the beneficiary of when they die. Question:

I agree with my colleagues -- there should be no problem with your parent's estate passing to you, even though your name has changed . At worst,...