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If an estate custodian for a minor spends the entire estate, what legal recourse does the minor (now adult) have?

You mother had a fiduciary duty to hold the money for your benefit in …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago

Young friend died, no will, and girlfriend and mother fighting over property.

When a person dies intestate, that is, without a will, his property passes to …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago

Will

Prior to death there is no obligation to show a potential beneficiary a Will.  …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago

Does mediation agreements stand if the person the agreement was made with looses their position before execution

I am not admitted in Maine. I believe that the agreement is an asset of …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago

is sole beneficary of life insurance policy required to declare amount to probate court?

I am a lawyer that practices in this area of the law.  Life insurance …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago