What happens to the benefits of a special needs trust if I refuse it?

The terms of the Trust itself will determine what happens to assets of the trust which you, as the primary beneficiary, don't use. Without...

How to get a copy of a family trust

Your sister is required to give your mother a copy of her own trust. If she won't do so, then you'll need to contact a lawyer to consider filing a...

Can my elderly mother allow her grown son to continue to live in her home, which is mortgaged in her name, what are her liabilit

This scenario poses a number of different legal issues regarding potential Medicaid eligibility for your mother, liability for you and your mother,...

Why would I want to change a summary administration process to a true full probate process?

Generally, you don't want to, but if someone with an interest in the estate demands it, you don't usually have a choice in the matter. In this...

If a Will is involved, then the estate must be initiated, and the Will admitted to probate within one year. But it seems from your question that...

Do I need a probate lawyer to pay off the mortgage that is in my deceased spouse’s name even though the deed is in my name?

It is possible that the debt/mortgage is invalid if it does not have your name on it. You should consult with a knowledgeable probate and/or real...

Can I collect an insurance payout for damages to a house of a dead relative without a will?

The short answer is that your mother can't simply claim the proceeds as "next of kin". A probate estate will need to be opened in the county in...

How do you enforce a will after the executor died?

In order to be enforced, a will must be submitted to the Probate court for acceptance within one year of the date of death of the will maker (in...

What happens to my house after my father-in-law passes away?

Precise answers cannot be given without examining the note, mortgage, and deed. You will need to see an attorney about that. There are two...

Is there a lawyer out there that will at least try to make the government responsible for the particles they are putting into ?

This is not a Trust matter. Changing practice area to "Environmental and Natural Resources."