To my knowledge, most attorneys charge an hourly rate when doing any probate work because it is impossible to tell in advance what will be required...

Most trusts contain a list of responsibilities that fall upon the Trustee. If they are failing to fulfill their duties then it may be prudent to...

As a prior answer stated, one way to go about this is to allow the niece a life estate so that she can reside in the home and it will then be...

The no contest clause does not bar your right to contest it, it states that if you choose to contest it you are giving up the gift that was defined...

Typically through a Will or Trust, a person can dictate who receives their assets after death. If I understand your question properly, there is no...

Generally speaking, if the trust was properly created and funded then it would guide the settlement of the assets in the trust. At his death, the...

Gregory Abbott's answer is correct but to add some details, the document you want to create is known as a disposition of remains directive or...

There are multiple aspects to your question. 1. An existing Trust can be modified. However, all original parties to the trust must agree to the...

A family law attorney would not be the right person for this. An estate planning attorney will be able to advise on the pros and cons of a trust...