Do I have to go to probate?

I see this more as a quiet title action than a probate issue. Talk to an attorney that knows real estate law.

Will I lose my medicaid benefits In Indiana when I get married ?

You should consult with an elder law attorney before getting married to see if any of your benefits will be affected. They will need to know all...

Can a co-signer back out and take my vehicle?

She cannot take her name off unless she pays the loan in full. I doubt that will happen. As long as you pay the loan yourself, she will not have...

Is it customary for a probate attorney to have control over the checking/savings account of a deceased person (with no will)?

I agree with Mr. Powe. What your attorney wants to do sounds fishy and you are doing all the work anyway. I hope you did not put down a huge...

What are the laws about being made a ward of the state do to medical reasons ?

As long as she is competent, she can make her own estate planning documents. Help her get to an attorney so that she can get a Will and Powers of...

Michigan Probate - Mediation Agreement Not Being Honored by Trustee

It sounds like you will have to go back to court if you cannot reach an agreement. Most attorneys advise their trustee client to get releases...

How will investment accounts that are payable upon death be handled upon death that are not in a trust?

There will be no inheritance tax. You will have to start taking distributions from the qualified funds - 401k, IRAs, etc. every year based on...

The answer to your question depends on how the life lease was conveyed to his companion. Was it in a Will, Trust or deed? Were there any details...

What do I do when I have found my deceased uncle has had open bank accounts when he has been gone for four years?

If you are the agent for your uncle who is still alive, then you can act on his behalf to find out what happened to his deceased brother's estate. ...

Unfortunately, seeing the trust will be just part of the information you need to determine whether or not your sister is acting honestly and in...