Do any probate cases ever go into civil law suits?

Probate is a civil case, so fraud and undue influence would be considered claims arising in probate. In a way, those claims would be an extension...

Is it unethical for the nominated executor to work with the drafting attorney of a will, making suggestions for provisions?

So long as the drafting attorney is loyal to the client, there is nothing wrong with the attorney working with a proposed executor to ensure the...

I am a beneficiary of a revocable trust. I would like to transfer my interest to my daughter. Can the bank refuse to release?

It would take a little more information to answer your question properly. Is the grantor still able/willing to change the beneficiary? That...

I would follow the advice of police and consult with an attorney and go to civil court. If you have any documentation/witnesses regarding his...

There is not enough information here to give a definite answer. Generally, landowners are responsible for things like that, unless the city...

Can an attorney interject herself in a past clients affairs if there is a designated POA?

If the POA is durable, it will remain in effect at least until guardianship/conservatorship proceedings result in a decision, since the protected...

My brother passed away with no will.

You would want to check with an attorney in your state as to whether estates are subject to medical debt in NY, or whether the car would qualify...

Social Security Number

The SSN shouldn't be required for the bequest to be valid. The bequest need only identify the person. That being said, the personal...

If a person wanted to apply for guardianship and it was granted would that overrule a trust

A guardian/conservator would have control over your friend's finances and residence. However, unless the trust states otherwise, a...

My friends grandmother passed away in Nov it is now May. her father (sons of grandmother) has deed to her house and death cert.

You will want to check with an attorney licensed in your state, but in general, you will need to transfer the deed to the heir's names (likely...