Is there a time frame for posting a death 3 consecutive weeks in the newspaper and for notifying trustees in writing?

Not sure what publication you are talking about. Publication you are referring to is when there is a probate. What written notices are you...

Our lawyer has been working on our will for over a year , what can I do

You simply fire him. What did your retainer agreement say regarding the cost and when the fee was earned? You may want to call and write him...

Mr. Smolinski asks the exact necessary question: Who is in charge? How was the house titled? If in your mother's name, then probate is necessary....

There is no mandate that a partial distribution be made. While 10 months is a lot when you are waiting for your funds its not a lot of time in the...

If a step child is involved does he take the home if his father dies

When you say his father, do you mean your husband? How is title held? Is there a will? Please provide more facts. If its your husband and no...

Fathers will in probate now for a year & we (bio kids) just found written evidence of financial abuse. How do we proceed?

What is the financial elder abuse? If it is the Will itself, that is one issue, if it is assets taken, that is entirely separate from contesting...

Does Common Fund Doctrine create an Attorney-Client Relationship

You need an attorney. No, there is no attorney-client relationship with you and the spouse's attorney. In addition, that's an odd application of...

Mom has dementia and is considered incompetent. She is in assisted living care and seems to be fine most of the time.

You need to contact an Elder law attorney, or estate planning attorney dealing with elder law issue and conservatorships/guardianships immediately....

Physically or mentally incapacitated. If mentally incapacitated, you are going to need to go to court to get appointed as conservator/guardian. ...

The biggest key is whether you "valid reasons" are legal reasons to remove the trustee. If you are looking to replace a corporate trustee they...