Texas Probate Question

I assume that the father passed away in Texas. If the intent of the decedent was to give these assets to the executor in his/her capacity as the...

I can't quite tell if there is, in fact, a will or whether the proposal is to probate an intestate estate. If here is a will, Ms. Brewer is...

Having problems getting stuff back.

Has the will been presented for probate in the court? If not, it should be. If you are the executor, you have duty to "marshal" the estate...

My grandpa left some money and other things to her but my moms brother is embezzling all the money and hasnt paid or given adime

You refer to a "trust." If there is a valid trust established prior to your grandfather's death it will declare who is to be the trustee. It your...

I am the Beneficiary of a Irrevocable trust. Am I entitled to read the text of the trust?

Yes, you certainly should. Have you asked the trustee for a copy? If the trustee has refused to provide a copy, you have the right to petition...

Mom and I own property in FL as joint tenants with right of survivorship, she has passed, am I taxed on her 50% of value in PA?

There is no receipt of income on the transfer of real property on the death of one of the joint tenants. Disclaimer: Please note that this...

Follow up question to Probate Code 17200 (7)(a)(b)

Alas! The Superior Courts have not yet totally caught up with our new electronic world. The Los Angeles County local court rules provide that...

Question Calif Probate Code 17200(7)(a)(b)

Probate Code section 17200 (7) (A) provides that a petiton may be filed by a beneficiary to compel the trustee to report information about the...

Am I responsible for my deceased's fathers mortgage/CC bills? He was married at time of death.

You are only liable to the decedent's creditors to the extent that you receive assets from the estate. As to signing over any interest, it is...

In Montana if an elderly person dies without a will who gets the assets the state of next of kin?

If there are heirs (in this case the children would take precedence over the sister) they have the right to petition the court to administer the...