Can 1 of 12 members of an equally owned trust legally sell his share to one of the other 11 members, in Kansas?

This kind of "power struggle" requires some thoughtful legal advice. Some trusts prohibit dealing/selling among beneficiaries, and some do not. A...

Power of Attorney

Might be your Guardianship needs court approval--check w a guardianship attorney on that. The G attorney can also tell you about use of a...

Do you have to file estate taxes on estates with less than $100,000 in North Carolina?

A form 1040 will probably still be required for your mother's estate, but NOT a form 706 unless she had over $5 million in her estate (federal...

Depends on the contract governing the safe deposit box. Go see a good probate lawyer and explain the facts carefully. Take whatever paperwork you...

My mother recently passed and left owing app. 55,000.00 in a home loan and credit card debt do we need to open an estate

Go see a good probate lawyer in the county where your mother died. He or she can tell you whether it is WORTH filing a probate. You are NOT...

How do I file for this?

Go see a probate attorney for advice. In some states YOU might be eligible to be appointed an "Administrator" of the estate--depends on the law of...

My grandmother (from IL) passed away 6/2014 & my mother (from IN) in 7/2014. It's complex. Trying to see if I need a lawyer.

Your "gut" is right: go see a probate or trust attorney. Your case can be sorted out, but it will take some professional guidance. Take along...

There might be another brother!

If you were NOT adopted by your step father and he died without a Will, in most states you will have NO right to his estate property. If he left...

You are going about this the RIGHT way--checking things out. The $750 fee sounds pretty reasonable--depends on the level of review the CPA needs...

Look carefully at what the trust says about replacement trustees. Trusts often allow a resigning trustee to name their successor. OR you can...

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