What do the siblings want to do? Also, are the values relatively the same? If the values are relatively the same, and the siblings agree, they...

My Father left me a fifth wheel in his will. But, he just bought it and the bank will not add my name to the title.

I am unclear of what you are asking, but note, a will is revocable until death. The fact that a provision gives you something is meaningless until...

Can a guardian prove by writing a piece of paper his claim to the decedents estate any claim he wishes with no proof to back it

I agree with Mr. Hill. In California, the guardian would have the burden of establishing the reasonableness of the fees requested.

What recourse does an executor have if the estate is given to the guardian when children were named in the will?

Not enough information is provided. Are you talking about challenging the testator's Will? Are you challenging how the guardians are spending...

Can someone keep insurance money when it was intended for funeral expenses which is documented?

I agree with Mr. Smolinski. The beneficiary designation makes that contract a probate substitute and not subject to your mother's bills or...

One of my brothers is still living in the house, not paying into the estate, not paying utilities. When is he suppose to be out

Both attorneys are correct. You need to contact a probate attorney and start the probate process before your brother creates really issues. He...

A relative who resided in California, passed away leaving a trust and will which did not include a property in NY which we

First, in California its not uncommon for a drafting attorney to witness the will, and notarize the trust. Witness on a California Trust is not...

My sister and I are co-trustees for an irrevocable testamentary trust for our niece. Are we entitled to compensation

It depends on what the trust says, and what state law applies to the trust.

If there are debt left over from relationship with parent that has passed with no stippulations on said debt can executor adjust

Please be more specific. It sounds like you owed money to your parents and now that they are deceased you are wondering if the executor can offset...

What is the benefit of naming the estate as the beneficiary for insurance, 401K's, etc rather than naming the individual?

You really need to discuss this with your tax advisor. There are tax deferral benefits to naming individuals as beneficiaries of IRA. The...