Can an agent with POA remove funds in an IRA account willed to a relative?

The short answer is yes, a power of attorney would have the power to access financial accounts for your great grandmother. The important question...

What happens to the estate when there was no will (it was torn up per the widow)? Is there a way to find out what can be done?

There is no law that a Will must be recorded before death. A will may be revoked or amended at any time. A valid way to revoke a will is to...

Can someone who has left the company depleted all his pension funds from that company before he dies.?

Once a person retires, the retiree can either roll the money out of the pension plan into an individual retirement account (IRA) or leave the money...

At this point you need to begin the probate of the estate. Perhaps you should find a new attorney? You should be able to find an attorney who is...

Property received as inheritance to be used as a single family home rental and consequences on work disability income claim?

There is only one type of trust available for a person receiving an inheritance who is currently also receiving SSI (social security income). It...

Trustee issues

It appears that the Trustee of your mother's trust has committed a breach of his fiduciary duty. You should contact an attorney immediately. The...

The Last Will and Testament which was submitted to the Probate Court must be the last Will which was executed by the Testator. All prior Wills are...

What are my right for my mom estsate she pass away and there are 10 other slibing beside myself.

First, you need to determine which assets will need to be probated. Any assets which were owned by your mother jointly with another person or had...

If a living person has a life estate for a house can they sell the house?

Currently the father owns a life estate and the daughters own the remainder interest. The family can sell the home together but no owner in this...

Ascertainable standard explained

Under the terms of the trust, the Trustee may only distribute principal to you for your health, education, maintenance and support. As the trust...