Wills

I think it is good practice for the attorney to give the original fully executed documents to the client for safekeeping. That said, at our firm...

Under what circumstances are the beneficiaries of an estate not responsible for the estate's debts?

First of all, I am sorry for your loss. Second, you and your sister are not personally liable but your mother's estate is liable. The creditors...

Mother had no will, no estate - what about her remaining debts?

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your siblings are not responsible for the debts - Your mother's estate is wholly responsible for them. ...

If it is your name and your name only on the deed - you may be fine, but this will depend the LOOK BACK TIME PERIOD your state has. For this...

I have Power Of Attorney for my sister with Alzheimer's Disease and she'd like to be cremated. What are my legal obligations?

I am so sorry you are in this position :( Unfortunately your DPOA (Power of Attorney) will cease once your sister passes away. In accordance to...

Client lied to their lawyer. Lawyer then signed his name to a letter with erroneous info he believes is true. Misrepresentation?

I may be repeating what the other wonderful attorneys have already responded with. You have not mentioned if you have attained lawyer, And due to...

I need to reverse pow and health proxy for my mother who has dementiae.g., "Do I need a real estate attorney?"

If your mother is found to be have capacity she can make the reverse to the pow and health care proxy herself. However if she is found to be...

Is it a legal requirement to locate and notify all beneficiaries to a will before probate begins?

Assent And Waiver of Notice/Renunciation/Nomination/Waiver of Surities form needs to be sent all heirs and/or beneficiaries. The attorney sends...