Choosing between a Will centered estate plan vs a Trust centered estate plan depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. Privacy used...

My friend's Father passed away in Florida, but my friend lives in Washington State. Will he have to pay Washington anything?

I agree with Justin Elder. The only thing that I would add is that the decedent often owns IRAs or similar assets. The receipt of those assets by...

Do the legal responsibilities of Fiduciary's vary for state to state when pertaining to Irrevocable Trusts?

They are largely the same but there will be some differences. I assume the Fiduciary is a Trustee in this case. Your facts are a little too...

Do the beneficiaries of an estate have a case to claim government retirement payments against ex-spouse?

There was a case (Eggleston?) that suggested federal law preempted the divorce decree and local law that says the divorced spouse is treated as if...

How do I get medical power of attorney to access my mothers medical records. She is sick and in a nursing home currently.

Texas law will control so you should seek Texas counsel. Typically , you will need an Medical Power of Attorney that your mother signs. If...

What kind of attorney do I need?

In regards to changing attorneys, the new attorney will file a Notice of Appearance with the court that will notify the court to send him...

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My step-mother changed my fathers will which said after his wife dies we get 1/6 each after properties are sold

Your facts are very hard to follow. Facts are often hard to follow when there is a blended family with children from a prior marriage. Heirs...

My sister was trustee of our mother's estate trust. The majority of my mother's assets were in stock accounts. I have monthly

The facts are not sufficient to really know. Did your mother know about the transfers and consent to them? Did your mothers independence...

How is it that an executor can set prices on things and buy things without letting beneficiary's have the chance to buy

If the executor has non intervention powers, he can administer the estate the way he wants without court intervention. Unfortunately, it can lead...

My mother died in Feb and my step-dad in April same year both wills are the same should i probate my mothers will

You should determine if there was a community property agreement. In Washington, all of your Mom's assets would go to your step-dad and then...