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Sorry, he needs to wait until he is 21.
Not unless the trustee is also the personal representative. Otherwise, you have no say in this matter.
Your question is not clear. If you are trustee why do you have a probate attorney? If the attorney is the estate attorney assisting with the trust... Read Answer
Trustee is of a trust, not an estate. If successor Executor you can fire him.
A successor trustee has no duties in a probate estate; in Oregon, the personal representative hires an attorney, and that attorney represents the PR.... Read Answer
The probate attorney is the employee of the executor/administrator and only that person or the court could remove the attorney.
No, that would be the decision of the executor. Are you the court appointed executor? If so, you may fire the estate attorney absent a provision in... Read Answer
The way to determine your options in this case is to take all documents to an attorney specializing in probate matters for assistance.
Generally, no. As the successor trustee you probably will not have the ability to remove the attorney. However, if you are also a beneficiary of the... Read Answer
Yes, he works for you. You can fire him at any time.
If you control the trust or the estate, sure, that is normally within your authority.
The Executor is in charge of probating the estate and all matters related to it. The Trustee handles all matters related to the Trust.
You will have to file a motion to remove the personal representative. It will be up to the judge to make the decision.
Yes you can; may require a petition to probate court and agreement of all of the beneficiaries, if the attorney won't voluntarily sign off.
That's a vague question. If a person is designated as that in a legal document, it sounds like a person who is giving another party a security... Read Answer
At the closing, the title company should have a closing statement. They will pay off the mortgage and provide a check to your mother.
If this is a true retirement account then the beneficiary designation filed with the employer governs. If this is just a checking account and the... Read Answer
Generally YES.. However in a guardianship action the Attorney in Fact (person with the POA) actually has a preference for being the guardian so if... Read Answer
Yes, for all non-financial matters. The agent under the POA might still have financial powers, if a conservator is not appointed, as well.
Generally, yes if it is a minor. If an adult is the ward, the guardian may have to take steps to terminate the power of attorney, depending on state... Read Answer
Generally yes. However, the Court's Order appointing the Guardian may address that question and should be reviewed. There are issues requiring... Read Answer
See an attorney to protect your interest in the house and estate. I hope the estate is positive and of some value. You should get credit for the... Read Answer
Honestly there is no easy way. It will require searching. Here are some suggestions: 1. Review a year's canceled checks and contact all insurance... Read Answer
An estate has to be closed at some point. You should talk to a probate attorney and see what options you have.