Who gets the condo. Mother passed away. It's in her name. I was supporting her and paying the rent. Sister lived with her.

If your mother had a Will, then it will go according to the Will. Otherwise, it will pass by the laws of intestacy, which would give equal shares...

My widowed 89 year old father (residing in Arizona) has a modest estate. Does he need a trust or just a will?

There is no doubt your father should have a Will. However, it is hard to determine if he needs a trust with the information you have given. ...

I need 2 lawyers a family lawyer im assuming to probate an original will for 2 homes and i need an oil attorney cases r a win

You need a probate attorney. I would suggest using the Find a Lawyer tab or doing a search on www.naela.org for attorneys in your area.

My father is 87 has early demintia and is making bad financial decisions. can his kids take over his banking.

If you have a POA, you should be able to deal with his finances as long as it is a durable POA (durable means that remains effective even if a...

I have taken probate matters where I took a retainer of just filing fees and initial expenses up front. You probably could find someone in your...

No will, probate rights /process for heir inheritance

I agree with Mr. Kaplan. You mentioned that you have already looked up the case, so you may have already found the docket number. If you have...

My father recently passed away. He specified myself, my sister and my brother as beneficiaries on his life insurance policy.

Your sister can complete paperwork from the insurance company for all three of you, or you each can complete your own claim form. It's up to you....

I want my friend, who is 35 years old, to be my Power of Attorney. He has agreed to do it. Does he have to sign the POA form?

Technically, the person named as power of attorney does not have to sign the form as accepting the nomination. However, I have the person sign to...

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What legal document or statement will be supported in court for stepchildren in a last will and testament?

Because one child was adopted and you were not, you both need to be specifically named in the Will, and it should be stated that he intends to...

I am sorry for your loss. Because your mother has passed away, you would either need to be listed on her account or be the executor to gain access...