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What can we do if our father's brother, the executor of my father's Will, throws away items of value that were our father's without our knowledge?

The executor does not have authority to throw away items.  If he will not …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 13 days ago

What to do if I would like to terminate a trust that has only $39,000 left in it and the trustee has not grown the trust, never provided an accounting?

Does the trustee have authority to distribute the entire amount?  If so, you can …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 13 days ago

If someone leaves property to 2 people as joint tenants with the right of survivorship in a Will but but grantees pass away, what happens to the property?

This is tricky and I cannot answer precisely without seeing the documents.  The will …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 13 days ago

What are the ways a life insurance policy that has already been paid out bypass probate?

I do not understand your question or problem.  Insurance proceeds are distributed according to …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 13 days ago

What to do if my father has left lifetime rights to our stepmother in a Trust?

Your father can revoke his trust.  He can also change it.  I suggest he …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 13 days ago