It sounds like you are being asked to waive account or approve it and agree to the proposed final distribution. If you sign, any issues will be...

Does my brother's heir have right to any settlement money?

Since your brother survived your mom, he or his estate is entitled to his share.

If the document was not written by the decedent its not a holographic will. Everything must be in the decedent's handwriting to be a holographic...

What is the legal time period in CA in which a will is to be read to all named beneficiaries?

There is no "reading" of the Will in California. That is a "movie" thing. The original will is supposed to be lodged with the court within 30...

Must a spouse beneficiary be notified if a change is made for an IRA or Roth account?

IRA's and Roth IRA's are not ERISA plans so spousal approval is not a matter of law. That said, some IRA custodians have agreements with...

If I have a will and revoke it properly, can I just simply create a living trust immediately?

The obstacle is that you should be getting legal assistance with your estate plan and not trying to do this yourself. Estate planning is more than...

My father died in august 2012 leaving no will he had remarried and my stepsister said he left instructions with bank.

I too agree with Ms. Reed. You should contact an attorney like Ms. Reed to assist you. Not to create issues, but I would not recommend that you...

No if the breaches relate to the matters before the court. Once decided, you cannot relitigate the issues. Its kind of like, "speak now or...

The simple answer is no. The transfer to your revocable living trust is not a transfer triggering a due on transfer.

When you die and had been paying mortgage payments on your home, is your house automatically inherited by your children?

Mr. Davis gives you a good answer. Contact a probate attorney to help settle the estate.