This is a difficult situation at best. I wish I had a better response than "it depends." If an attorney is handling funds then he/she is bound by...

If you are a resident of Alabama, it is optimal that your Will be based on Alabama law, especially if that is where your property is located. Each...

Attorney Buskey is correct. Any inheritance coming your way and any gifting plan should be reviewed with your CPA so you get a full picture of...

Tax implications of opening an estate bank account?

Federally - if the estate earned more than $600 in a tax year then a federal 1041 may need to be filed; in MA every executor, administrator,...

Firstly, my condolences on the loss of your mother. If her will was signed and witnessed properly, it should be “valid.” My sense is your...

A will is "executed" when it is signed provided the formalities have been observed: (1) in writing; (2) signed by the testator or in the...

After a Hospital Determination of Irreversible Patient Incapacity can that person sign a legal contract?

I recommend reaching out to an attorney who specializes in Elder Law - check out www.naela.org for one in your area or check with your local Senior...

You can redo your will as often as you wish provided you have the requisite mental capacity. Wills generally, do not get filed in MA until we...

Dealing with larger investment firms can be extremely challenging. Firstly make sure you are speaking with whichever specialists they have for...

If a beneficiary in a will does not survive the will maker where does the beneficiary's share of inheritance go?

Attorney Baker is correct. If you leave $$$ to your child, Junior Johnson (black-ish) and Junior predeceases Andre Sr., then Jr.’s kids inherit in...