Do I also receive a percentage of the estate trust . Is the estate trust part of the probated assets ?

The answer DEPENDS on what the Will and/or Trust says. READ the documents carefully, an if it is still not clear to you, go see a probate or trust...

I have inherited money. I'm retired & need to supplement my SS Benefit, not plan an Estate. What type of lawyer do I need?

You should consider using a Medicaid Trust. These are tricky and it's easy to lose out on your inheritance if you don't have drafted correctly. See...

Doesn't sound as though the "informal probate" worked. Court approval of title transfer to real property is required. See a good probate lawyer who...

My husband and I bought a 120,000 house from my husband's father. He stated any mortgage left upon his death would be forgiven.

You NEED to see a probate lawyer on this. Good Luck. Greg J

Do i need to go to probate court

Suggest strongly you consult a probate lawyer. Good Luck, Greg J

Mom ALWAYS had trusts. When she died in January was told was a percent of money market accts. Asked to see paper. Told no!

You ARE entitled to see the trust and to a full accounting. Suggest you see a good trust lawyer right away. Good Luck, Greg

Can a house be sold through petition with probate court?

The probate court CAN sell the house even if some beneficiaries refuse to sign. If you want to stop that, you'll need an experienced probate...

In my view, CT law would entitle you to a copy of the Trust. Go see a laywer who will write a DEMAND LETTER and get a copy of the Trust. Until...

When my wife dies does the house automatically become mine or can she leave her share to someone else like her kids?

Like most legal answers, it DEPENDS: 1. On how the house Deed is written (this is KEY--if you're not on the deed, chances are you won't get the...

Chances of winning in contesting a will in Washington State.

Just noticed your post on AVVO. This is delicate, but a few things merit digging a little deeper. First, do you have copy of Mom's Will (though...