As a beneficiary you are entitled to receive at least the relevant distribution portions of the trust, and may be able to get a court to order a...

What lawyer do I see to determine if I am financially responsible for my father's hospital bills?

I agree with Ms. Wilke. There is a huge rush of form signing as someone is whisked off to urgent medical care, and after the fact, you may be...

There are dozens of these "heir finder" firms with varying degrees of professional and ethical practices. Sometimes when you need to locate heirs,...

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I am trying to mitigate the tenant’s actions by planning ahead. What if the tenant refuses to move after lease expiration?

Ms. Larkin and Mr. Poloskov are correct that you should not have the car towed before filing and winning an Unlawful Detainer case against the...

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Ms. Powers correctly cites the UNIDROIT convention as the one defining international wills. If your aunt's will qualifies, then it will need to...

What is ah international will?

There is such a thing as an "international will," and if your aunt's will qualifies, it may be enforceable here in the United States, if she was a...

Is it possible to end a joint tenancy without both parties agreeing.

Yes, it is possible to end a joint tenancy without both parties agreeing. A joint tenancy is severed when either party conveys their interest in...

My husband died 2 mo. ago, in reading our living trust I see a sentence was added we were not aware of. Can I change this as the

Mr. Scire is correct. It may be that your trust became irrevocable in part on your husband's death, or it may be entirely revocable still. It...

Is my husband responsible for my back tax during our marriage?

It's unlikely that anyone on Avvo can give you a complete answer. I suggest setting a time to sit down with a CPA or Enrolled Agent who can review...

My Dad has dementia and will need to be placed in a care home soon.

If your dad made his girlfriend a joint tenant with right of survivorship, then those funds are no longer part of the estate that would be...