I agree with Joshua. I wish your father had doen a little more serious estate planing like a special needs trust (SNT) for you. One of the...

My brother is my trustee...of my irrevocable trust..his wife is getting involved and he also invested in something without askin

I agree with Attorney Mackin. The first step is to review the trust. If there an irrevocable trust for you benefit, whoever funded the trust...

How do I sell elderly parents home?

In my state, the only solution that I can see is a guardianship. That requires that you visit with an attorney. You might be able to apply for...

Can a default judgement be issued if not served?

I might even be compelled to file a declaration with the court explaining the ex boy friend does not live with you and that you do not communicate....

What estate financial papers can heirs legally access? Can a Personal Rep legally ignore TEDRA dates to dispense heir funds?

I really like John's answer. I will add that it is not uncommon for financial institutions to force a PR or heir to set up a new account under...

Is it really necessary to do a small estate affidavit just to close out a checking account of $800.00 and car title

Without something like the small estate affidavit, the bank has no way of knowing who is entitled to the funds and no protection if someone is...

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Is probate needed?

Who is the named beneficiary on the insurance policy for the death benefit. Was it the estate or was it 1/2 to you and 1/2 to your brother? If...

My mother been in full time nursing home under medicaid, now i recenty found out after my father pass away she now have 42 acre

Take advantage of the free Florida consult to let the attorney determine what the legally significant facts are. The fact that you mentioned you...

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Am I required to pay inheritance tax?

I cannot imagine that you do. It sounds like you were only a signer in order to be in place to help manage the funds, not own them. The money was...

In GA can house be saved from Medicaid recovery after mom passes away?

You absolutely have to go to a local elder law attorney in her state to get final advise on this. Most techniques that I know of include a...