What possible legal authority could my dad have granted his brother for us not to have any say OR influence as to this home?

The simple answer to your question is your father could have executed a Will in which he left his portion of the house to your uncle. You should...

Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be enough information to provide reasonably accurate answer. A Trustee is only in charge of the money and may...

So long as the statutory execution requirements have been met, a Will can be signed on any day of the week.

Where can I get a copy of my dads will?

If you dad's Will had been probated, then you would look for it in the records room of Surrogate's Court in the county in which he lived at the...

Will my daughters spouse have claim to my property if I have a irrevocable trust in an event of a devorce?

Assuming your 3 daughters are also beneficiaries....You should have a knowledgable lawyer review the trust to determine how/if it can be amended to...

Can a widowed wife who signed the renunciation to the estate change her mind and revoke it?

In my experience, generally speaking the Surrogate's Court is unlikely to allow the revocation of the renunciation as outlined in the Estates...

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How does the death of my father, who died,in 2011), who had a living will for my stepmother affect me?

If you step mothers name is on the deed then the house would pass under her estate regardless of anyones Will. You appear to be confusing a Living...

Generally speaking if someone does not sign a waiver, they will receive a citation to appear in court. At the time and date listed on the citation,...

How can I remove my sister as Executor of my Uncle's estate & appoint myself (as I was named as a Successor) as Executor/Admin?

I agree with both lawyers above. A letter notarized or not will not be sufficient, you must follow strict procedures in order to remove and replace...

The specifics of the suit are critical here. You must determine if the suit is for wrongful death or conscious pain and suffering. As you will...