If there is an irrevocable will and a trust fund created when someone dies, can the survivng party give away assets at death?

If the house is in the name of an irrevocable trust then a will should not be able to give away the assets. if the irrevocable trust is set up as...

Do I need two wills?

Not according to US rules. A probate court here can admit a valid will from other countries. However, you should check with an Australian court or...

How can I get a copy of my deceased sister's will?

If the will was entered in a probate then it is a public document and can be requested from the probate court.

How do I get a copy of my mothers trust?

Current (not secondary) beneficiaries are entitled to a copy of the trust. There are legal ways to force an issuance of the trust document. Be...

I am in the army I gave my mom temporary custody in 2004 when I was over seas, she will not let me have my son back.

You have a legal battle in front of you. Most courts defer custody to a parent but you do not have a guaranteed win. Your son has lived with her...

If the estate is subject to probate then the state will want someone who can be subject to state jurisdiction. Sometimes out of state executors...

Can I have shared Executrix for my will,like 2 family members?

Legal, although usually better to appoint a primary and alternate rather than joint. Sometimes when joint executors are appointed and don't agree...

Should I get a will if I am single

The state has a will for you called the intestacy rules. If those rules dispose of your estate the way you would want then you do not need a will....

What was the first year for the requirement of witness signatures on a will in washington state ?

WA rules on witnesses for wills (currently RCW 11.12.020) date back to 1863. The legislature made some changes in 1917. The exact changes in 1917...

My aunt who lived in Connecticut passed away leaving a hand written, signed, witnessed and notarized will.

Depends on the exact wording of the will. Usually a specific gift fails and reverts to the residual estate if that recipient predeceases the...