How do we contest a will that was changed after the deceased had recovered from an alcoholic coma and suffered several strokes?

Undue influence and lack of capacity are both potential avenues for throwing out the will. You may also be a slight possibly that, if you can show...

Does a trust have to have a corporate trustee?

You can name any person or entity to be a trustee. There are benefits and drawbacks to both; and the decision should be thoroughly discusses with...

Can a person change a will without the other family signing?.

A person can unilaterally change their own will. However, they cannot change someone else's will, and cannot gift property that does not belong to...

Couple things. First, just to elaborate on Mr. Fromm; since you had a joint savings account with right of survivorship; those monies do NOT...

My 71 year old mom is being sued for emotional distress, can they take her life insurance away?

It will depend on how the insurance is being held (if placed in a special trust, it could be protected at least until money is taken out of the...

Credit Cards not filed under bankruptcy

Most credit card companies will cancel your credit cards. However, there is no requirement that they do so. Commonly credit card companies may want...

How can I exempt my homestead in Texas for my kids if I have judgment creditors?

A land trust may be your best option First, if creditors haven't secured a lien on the homestead you can place the property into an irrevocable...

Can I file an appeal against the lender for foreclosing on my house months after initially filing for short sale proceedings?

The bank can foreclose anytime they wish unless a representative unequivocally told you specifically that they would not foreclose. However, if you...

How can tenant defend against an eviction based on a false 3 day notice to quit re nuisance & is there any point?

Get a landlord-tenant attorney as Mr. Yarbrough suggested. He is absolutely right. In WA, which may be slightly different in your jurisdiction,...

Taking nothing away from the other responses, which are correct, and would still limit suit for theories of negligence or property law....