My father had a revocable trust and has passed. He owned several homes and said who a property went to. Can trustees make change
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Answered on April 24, 2025
Yes, if everyone is in agreement, the beneficiaries can swap assets. Read the trust however, for tax purposes, there may need to be a swap of like...
I need legal assistance for probate case, probono or contingency attorney,
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Answered on April 23, 2025
You will not find an attorney to get you money through probate for free. However, the attorney should not charge you anything. The attorney is...
Getting a will?
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Answered on April 23, 2025
Use the Find a Lawyer tab and call around. If he owned real estate at the time, be prepared to give the attorney that address as that might help...
Extortion by co-beneficiary-- Is there any legal recourse?
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Answered on April 22, 2025
Due to no one proceeding with probate, time is not on your side. A probate should be opened and the administrator should evict him, but if you...
Who is going to get insurance proceeds for a house fire between deceased spouses?
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Answered on April 22, 2025
The answer depends on how title was held. If as joint tenants, it should only go to your father's estate but the check was written the way it was...
What can I do to protect my inheritance from uncles who claim i am not named in a trust?
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Answered on April 18, 2025
Use the Find a Lawyer tab and reach out to an attorney who can do a title search and advise you how to proceed.
Can I contest an estate administrator who filed a probate petition on my own at the hearing, or should I hire an attorney?
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Answered on April 16, 2025
Get off the internet and ask the attorney you were hiring to file a competing petition for probate before his is approved. Once his is approved,...
Is my reason to get emancipated good enough?
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Answered on April 16, 2025
I would say that is a sad and tough situation but probably not enough. How much have you saved? Could you live on your own if you had to (not at...
What can I do to start probate court if someone has falsely claimed Executor & POA status?
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Answered on April 15, 2025
Whether probate is required or now depends on the value of your mother's assets. Did she own a home? I suggest you use the Find a Lawyer tab and...
Hi, My brother has passed away this week. Back in 2008 he transferred ownership of his land to me to keep for my son.?
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Answered on April 15, 2025
If he transferred the land, and it is in your name, it is yours. I encourage you to get an attorney to write them a letter advising them they have...