My late brother-in-law named my late husband and late mother-in-law as life insurance beneficiaries. Next in line to collect?

If I understand your question correctly, then you may be entitled to some of the life insurance death benefit (your husband's daughter is from a...

The custodian for an UTMA established for my son in NY (we all live in OR now) won't respond to a demand for accting. Now what?

In short, you can have a lawyer send a "demand letter" to your ex-husband stating that you will sue him unless he comes up with the money. If he...

This can be done, but with a bit of digging, anybody will be able to discover that you were once an owner or manager. You will have to setup a new...

Scammed by a POA, took everything. I have a irrevocable trust, wife died. I don't know what to do, I am getting kicked out.

I'd be happy to try to help (for free). I will be out of my office until Wednesday--give me a call on Wednesday.

Is anyone of the BENEFICIARIES listed in the WILL authorized to start probate to list the house with a realtor?

Generally speaking, yes--you could initiate probate if you are a beneficiary. Contact a probate attorney.

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Can we avoid probate of father-in-laws estate with proper wording in his will?

In theory, you can avoid probate through the use of payable on death clauses, jointly held assets, and transfer on death deeds. However, there are...

Does my dying father-in-law need a estate lawyer?

Yes, I strongly recommend he speak with a estate planning lawyer. Probably the best thing to do is to put the house in a living trust. Probate...

1978 California: My grandfather created a Trust in his Will- he died later that same year.

Based on the information provided, the remainder of the trust funds would be distributed to June Smith. However, it would be highly beneficial to...

My mom recently passed away in Oregon and had purchased prepaid funeral arrangements 20 years ago.

I would have a lawyer review the contract with the funeral home, if you have it. If not, then have a lawyer write a "demand letter", requesting a...

My dad has a copy of his deceased fathers will and he cannot find the original would his deceased fathers attorney have it?

The attorney who drafted the will should have a copy, but if he doesn't, a copy of the will will work.