Under Missouri law (R.S.Mo. 194.119), the person named under a valid durable power of attorney has first priority in making decisions regarding...

Can I prevent my younger illegitimate sister from receiving my dad's ashes. I am the oldest living legitament sibling.

KSA 65-1734 lists the order of priority for who may make decisions regarding the disposition of a decedent's remains. First is someone acting...

What is the time frame for STL county mo to adjudicate if a trust can be settled?

I'm assuming that this is not currently in the courts, but that you are contemplating court involvement due to sibling's refusal to sign the...

How do you legally settle a trust distribute the assets and end your responsibility as trustee?

There are multiple options available to you. If you follow the Missouri Uniform Trust Code procedures, you can cut your sibling's right to...

Who has legal rights. To the home?

Your question cannot be answered with the information provided. Was Dad the only owner of the house when he died? Did Dad die after...

What can i do about relatives taking control of grandparents financing and doing away with a will?

The information you have provided doesn't make sense in light of Missouri law. An agent acting under a power of attorney can not change or revoke...

How do i get permission to look in my deceased brothers safety deposit box for his will

If the bank is not allowing you access, then you will need to seek an order from the probate court. To do that, you will need to hire an attorney....

Can I request a monetary amount as a contingency before a quitclaim deed is signed without including legal representation?

Whether you are legally able to do what you request, and whether you should do so are two different questions which must be analyzed in light of...

Who owns a jointly owned property if one person dies?

The answer to your question depends on how the property was titled. There are 3 different kinds of joint ownership recognized in Missouri, two of...

Can I claim stepfathers stocks after my mom his beneficiary passed I am her sole beneficiary and executor but they weren't in w?

You likely have some claim to your mother's interest in those stocks, if she was, in fact, your stepfather's beneficiary. In order to assert that...