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If my mom died when I was younger and I was left with a lot of money in a trust fun but my father won't give it to me now, how can I legally get it?

Whether you are legally entitled to the trust finds under your mother's trust where …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can I set up a trust for my grandchild so that her mother/legal guardian cannot access the trust at any time?

It is very wise to plan ahead abouthow your mother wishes her inheritance to really be used.  …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Does the fine print regarding contingent beneficiaries of an IRA policy take precedent over a Will?

Good question. A Will speaks upon the death of the person who wrote the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If a Will states all debts to be paid by an estate, must a beneficiary pay off a lien that is on a bequest?

I am so sorry for your loss.  The exact terminology as stated in the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What happens if you are a beneficiary of an estate?

I am so sorry for your loss.  If you sister died so suddenly then …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago