If the sole beneficiary of an estate is deceased. Do the inheritance go to the children of the sole beneficiary?

John P. Corrigan's answer is correct. I would just add though that if the Will is silent and does not indicate that the share passes to the...

My husband died 8 years ago and our house was joint with right of survivorship. do i have to change it over to my name?

You do not need a new deed to change it over to your name but when you sell it, your husband's death certificate will be recorded.

Do I need a Family or Estate Planning Lawyer?

You need an estate planning attorney to prepare legal documents naming who would take care of your children if you should pass on. The estate...

Attorney Rosenberg is correct. It sounds as if your mom executed a deed transferring the remainder interest to you, and reserving a life estate...

Will a durable power of attorney give the agent access to a 406b

The answer depends upon whether the power of attorney includes the power to handle retirement accounts. Your best option is to call the company and...

How do we put all my mothers assets in her childrens name but let her keep her homestead exemption .

I agree that it is very important to meet with an elder law attorney before transferring your mother's assets. If probate is your main concern, a...

Yes, if this is a trust your mother established and it is revocable, the assets in the trust will be counted as available to be spent on nursing...

What are the tax consequences of rolling over a distribution from a ESOP to a self directed IRA in the form of a promisary note

I agree. There are a number of self-directed IRA custodians to choose from. However, you should consult with a trusted financial adviser in order...

I am a 80 year old widower with 2 adult children whom I completely trust. Somewhere around a 1 M estate.

If your goal is to avoid probate and pass on your estate to your children as simply as possible, a revocable trust will accomplish this. If you...

What type of attorney would I need to deal with a possible guardianship issue regarding an elderly parent and

An elder law attorney who handles guardianships would be able to help you on all of these areas. Most elder law attorneys will handle...