Unless a Will is completely in the handwriting of the individual creating the Will, the Will must be witnessed by 2 disinterested (not inheriting)...

How do I respond to a trust contest lawsuit as a beneficiary to make the court aware that I have an interest in the property?

You will likely need to file your objection with the court and state your interest in the estate. As another attorney indicated, proving undue...

Any benefit to having a trust if you don't put any assets in it?

Having a trust provides a great deal of benefit to the Settlor (the creator of the trust), both in distributing his assets to his beneficiaries...

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In California, can a mentally incompetent person make a sound enough decision to evict someone or maintain the property correctl

If an individual has been determined by their doctors to be mentally incompetent, and if that individual has a trust or a power of attorney in...

What rights do I have as my father's first born son to any of his property. His second wife and her son are also alive?

If your father did not have a will or a trust, you, along with any of your father's other children, would have an interest in a portion of his...

Can I remove my sister and brother from my trust as executors?

As a beneficiary of a trust, you have a right to receive an accounting, and the trustees have a fiduciary duty to provide you with accountings. ...

Can I get a POA over my brothers estranged wife so I can handle his estate?

A power of attorney (POA) will not address your issue since this no longer applies after someone dies and you can't "sign over" a POA. Depending...

How to request an extension For more time to get an attorney in court fon Monday, April 15, for a Petition for probate?

You should attend the court hearing and explain that you are contesting the petition for probate filed by your brother's ex-girlfriend and ask for...

Can I have savings bonds re-issued in my mum's name?

As her POA, you should have the power to complete the necessary forms for the transfer of bonds and the naming of a new beneficiary. You will need...

Probate must be filed in the county in which the person lived at the time of death, even if the person died in a different county.