Should a will be contested if a later change (within a year of death) names 2 beneficiaries suspiciously?

Not enough facts here. A qualified estate planning lawyer needs to review the document in detail. It could be suspicious or illegal, but then...

I agree with my colleagues. Everyone has an estate, even in a community property estate. I agree that if EVERYTHING was owned jointly, then you...

No, it is not required. But you may record it with the County Recorder or County Auditor's office in the County where the document was executed. ...

I agree with my colleagues. Based on your facts, yes, it appears the creditor can go after non-probate assets after decedent's death, and the...

Was it a violation when the ALJ didn't swear in my representative?

I am not sure what your question is. I am not a TN licensed lawyer. However, what I do know from WA and CA, if the party is not sworn in, then...

Do children of a deceased father have any claim to his assets if an old will from 1999 shows Right of Survivorship to stepmom?

I agree with my colleagues, especially Ms. Dowling. There may be foul play here. Yes, the old Will controls if the new Will is not found or is...

How long does the oral hearing for a court petition last? 10 minutes? Is it advisable to represent myself if it is so short?

Based on what you just disclosed, you should get an attorney to make the argument that your sister as Trustee breached her fiduciary duties to your...

Can they ask for entire family's ss numbers in discovery questions?

This is not a guardianship case, it's a child custody/family law case. Anyway, do you have counsel? You need to seek out a family law/ child...

IF ATTORNEY IS HIRED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND I AM A BENEFICIARY OF MY DADS ESTATE. IS THAT ATTORNEY WORKING FOR ME TO?

The attorney is working for the decedent's estate through the Personal Representative, and thus is working for the estate, not the beneficiaries,...

Does the State of Washington allow a will to specify when a beneficiary get their money?

I agree with my colleagues. The key is that the Will has a testamentary trust built in, that becomes an "irrevocable trust" with certain terms and...