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answered on Oct 5, 2019
Find a different attorney. Your facts are unclear but that attorney might not be talking to you because he represents the trustee, not you. You need your own attorney.
I had a will drawn up in the State of WA a couple of years ago leaving everything to my one and only daughter. I don't own any property except a car. I moved to Santa Fe this past May.
answered on Jan 13, 2019
As long as the will was valid and complied with all legal requirements in the state where it was written (witnesses, notary, etc.), all other states should recognize it as a valid will.
This is money from an inheritance from my father to me. At the rate of $200 per month for life. My daughter is currently 3 months behind. I want that money to go to my residual estate if still behind at my death
answered on Aug 31, 2017
You can always write a will such that the debt is owed, and needs to be paid, but the details of how to do that go beyond the scope of a forum like this and would require an examination of your WHOLE estate situation to insure things are done properly and in a way that provides the best guarantees... View More 
My daughter is 90 days behind on paying me $200 a month on my inheratence from my fathers death . Can I force her to pay my estate any monies owed to me
answered on Aug 31, 2017
You've asked this questions several times in slightly different ways. You need to see a local attorney! There is no way to suggest the 'best' way to address this in an email forum!
--This answer is offered for information only and does not create an attorney/client... View More
Can mortgagee inspect property? Advanced notice or can they be legally denied?
answered on Mar 30, 2017
Typically mortgage companies and banks that make home loans put language in their mortgages that they have a right to inspect their collateral (the house) periodically and that you as borrower and mortgagor consent to it. The mortgage may even have language that makes it an event of default to... View More
His only asset is his home that is in disrepair and hoarding situation. The family has already invested $40k in repair and still not done. Can the family receive its compensation prior to credit collectors?
answered on Feb 14, 2017
There may be a family allowance available for Dad's immediate family under the right circumstances. Typically that takes priority over general creditors. You need to contact a probate attorney in your Dad's area about your specific situation. Many offer free initial consultations. Good luck.
I am 53 an only child and I believe she manipulated my father into changing his entire estate into her name. He had a revocable living trust. Can I reverse this, they did not advise the attorney at the time that he had dementia. The attorney said he appeared to be in his right mind. Which his mind... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2016
You probably can petition to challenge his revocation of the trust, claiming that he lacked the mental capacity to do so. Was he the trustee as well as the trustor?
answered on Feb 12, 2016
The statutes require that it be filed prior to the transferor's death.
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