What recourse do I have for administratrix' failure to properly administer estate?

I agree with Attorney Archer that retaining an attorney to push things along and protect your rights is worthwhile. However, from the facts as you...

Goal: my estate can be filed "no probate." Will a Pour-over will covering assets not in living trusts avoid probate?

You do not need a separate trust for each estate. Your trust will avoid probate, but the pour-over will won't. You need to make sure that your...

They have no power with respect to the trust until they become trustee, which will be after you cease being trustee. However, YOU have an...

Did this "old person" engage in any estate planning? The question you are asking is whether you, as a non-relative, can enforce an agreement after...

Who is in charge of someone medically when there is no POA no DNR or living will?

This answer is highly dependent on circumstances. In an emergency, the hospital will attempt to communicate with the patient and then to contact...

Does the recipient of a "gift" exceeding the annual allowance in value have to declare it on their taxes?

The donOR is responsible for gift tax; the donEE pays nothing in gift tax. The donor should file a Form 709. In most instances, it will not...

What steps do i need to take to take power of attorney away from my aunt for my grandpa?

Conservatorship is the court process of gaining control of the health and financial decisions for the conservatee. You could petition in probate...

How long can an estate be left open in Kentucky? Also, can promissory notes be made after probate process has been started?

Typically, estates CAN be left open indefinitely, but it is often expensive and annoying. I am assuming that the commercial property was owned by...

My husband of 18 years passed away without a will. Will I able to keep the family in his home?

I am so sorry for your loss. While I can't speak to the laws specific to the state of TN, I can say that every state provides for intestate...

Do I need a lawyer while my uncle and I are trying to agree on how to split my grandmother's inheritance with no will?

This is a question of "intestate succession." Intestate means without a will. You are almost definitely entitled to a share but it depends on the...