My sister is the executor of my mothers estate with approximately $1 million should I have my own attorney to protect my 50% int

I agree with the previous attorney answers. The Executor's counsel does NOT represent you or your interests in the Estate. You should, at the...

My father just passed away on December 1 I received a check from his lawyer for his divorce settlement can I deposit this check?

Depending on whether your father had a trust, will, or no estate planning at all, you will likley have to open a probate estate for your father. ...

I agree with the attorneys above. A trust would definitely provide you with benefits you do not obtain through your current estate planning, such...

My stepsons father passed away leaving no will his Aunt discovered his death and gave my stepson the tittle to his Property

In order to have a clear title in your stepson's name, his father's estate will need to probated in the Superior Court for the county in which the...

Is is there anything me and my siblings can do about my parents house when they both passed?

I agree with the previous two answers. The sooner you seek counsel and take action the better.

My husband passed His sons saying he have a will leaving all to sons. Do I get 1/3 of the house and money in his accounts?

Possibly. It largely depends on the terms of the Will, when it was drafted, whether assets are community or separate property, and many other...

As this is your mother's estate plan, only your mother should be involved in the decisions related thereto. Any documents drafted by any child or...

Is it better to have an attorney who specializes in Living Trust prepare your living trust?

Absolutely! An attorney who specializes in trusts and estates, specifically estate planning, will be better able to craft an estate plan based...

Doesn't the trustee of a will legally have to have the will probated?

I agree with the other answers. You need to determine whether the estate is passing under a Will (which would require probate) or a Trust (which...

Living Trust left in the dark ?

The trustee has a limited amount of time to provide the terms of the Trust to you. Generally, a formal accounting is not due from the Trustee...