How do heirs divide estate when it's just one house?

If the home was deeded to you in 2010, then you're the owner and there's nothing to divide.

How do I find out if my mom left me money in her will?

As others have said, if you were entitled to any of the life insurance payout, the life insurance company would have contacted you and made a...

You need to do exactly what the lawyer said -- get your own attorney. If you are a beneficiary of the estate -- and perhaps not the only one --...

Can the money in a bank account be transferred to a spouse after death

No, she can't just take over the account if her name is not on it. But she may be able to do a spousal property petition, which is a faster,...

They mean what they say. If you need detailed help with the filing, it's best to consult with an attorney.

Putting property into a trust does three things: (1) lets someone handle finances for you if you're incapacitated; (2) avoids probate; (3) avoids...

Is it a good idea to appoint a beneficiary to the role of successor co-trustee in a family trust?

This sounds like a case for Adult Protective Services. On what basis are hundreds of dollars of your parents' money going to your siblings? And...

How can I get a copy of my mothers living trust?

You don't have any right to your mother's estate planning documents while they're revocable.

Can a hospital make the the decision to over rid the poa decision regarding hospice?

They often try. You need to realize that the hospital isn't obligated to continue treatments they don't consider medically appropriate.

Can my parents and doctors talk about what's going on with me without my consent? I am over 21.

It is not legal unless you are under a conservatorship. But they're probably trying to help you. If you're living with them, realize that if you...