Can my brother keep my inheritance?

As others have said, you need an attorney. In my opinion, you need an attorney not just to represent you but to help you stand up for yourself....

How long can a trust be kept intact after the grantor dies?

I am going to change the topic of this question to Estate Planning so you may receive more answers. Many parents (or spouses) have this idea of...

Does anti-lapse apply or?

Anti-lapse only applies if the will is silent. It seems surprising that your brother's will didn't address the possibility that his mother could...

Elder abuse

Absolutely! Please call an attorney in your local area. Try more than one if the first one you call is not responsive. If you're unable to get out...

You will definitely need to fight for your rights if you want to keep gifts your mother gave you as well as get the restraining order off. As the...

How do I appeal personal taxes my family was charged on the disbursement of inherited funds following our mothers death?

The issuance of 1099’s was not a mistake. But you all needed to submit tax returns showing the date of death value as the basis for any securities...

Do I have a case

You need an attorney immediately. 1. If this was a recent marriage all property was probably his separate property. Without a will or a trust...

Probate? Should we mediate.

You and your stepbrother are trying to resolve this on Avvo instead of via your attorneys. If you don't think your stepbrother's objection has any...

Do I really need the assistance from an attorney to file a petition contesting a Will?

Legally, you are always allowed to represent yourself. Your chances of success doing that tend to be very low. If the opposing parties hire an...

YOU are not entitled to anything. But the child, if born, (along with any other children your boyfriend may have) is entitled to the inheritance....