My recently deceased sister has no will,spouse or children. Our parents are dead. Are my half siblings entiled to equal assets?

I am not licensed to practice in Maryland but the general rule (and the rule in California) is that issue of the halfblood share equally with issue...

Do I have any legal say as to what assets are assigned to me as a beneficiary of a trust?

Assuming your mother was resident in California, Probate Code Section 16061 and following sections requre that the Trustee give you notice of of...

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What legal action can I take?

Notwithstanding the prior answer it kinda depends on how much is involved. You still have a right to the money (assuming, as pointed out by the...

Is it legal to withhold information about the death of parents from other siblings?

If there is a will, the Probate Code requires that the original has to be deposited with the (in this case) clerk of the Los Angeles Superior...

After the trust is distributed can anything be done

If a fraud was concealed from you at the time you signed the release and you act promptly after discovering the facts, you will not be barred from...

Medicare requires a "legal" representative of your husband's estate. That can be accomplished by filing a petition to open a probate with the...

My Uncle's condo was totally destroyed in a fire. He passed away because of the fire. What would be the value of his estate?

The estate is entitled to the insurance or the replacement of the property. Either way it would be the value of the property in place as to the...

Uncle died in new york not married and no kids, only living relatives are his brother nephew and two nieces

You also didn't say whether there was a will or if the decedent died intestate. (although it is suggested by your question that there was no will)....

It is difficult to understand your question. I believe that the prior lawyer misunderstands what you are asking. If your issue relates to a...

My sister lives in my parents home. She refuses to pay rent . She refuses to put up the house for sale.

I agree with Mr. Johnson's analysis. In a partition action of this nature, if the court cannot equitably divide the property (which would be the...