Is it legal for a POA and Executor (same person) to rewrite a trust after the person has died?

Generally, no. Powers of Attorney are no longer effective after the creator of the power dies (subject to very limited circumstances) and most...

Special needs trust

I think you are wise to be concerned. Reviewing the terms of the current trust document would be a good place to start. The terms of the trust...

Live & own property in Massachusetts (primary residence 7 months) and in Florida (secondary 5 months). Need to create a trust.

There is no need for two trusts as long as the document is drafted correctly. Changing your residency to Florida makes a lot of financial sense. ...

Are there firms that perform the duties of administrator when someone dies intestate and heirs can't do the work?

In the case of intestacy the surviving spouse or heirs will have priority to serve as administrator of the estate. If they choose not to act in...

Determining Incapacity

A well drafted Trust outlines the process of replacing a trustee due to their incapacity. There does not necessarily need to be any filings with a...

The answer depends on the titling of the cars, if he had a surviving spouse, and the language in the Will. If the cars were owned solely by your...

How would go about contesting my fathers will. I am his only daughter and my stepmother will not allow me to be involved.

You have raised a number of issues. You will need to contact an attorney that specializes in estate administration and probate litigation. I...

There are a number of forms the registry of motor vehicles will require. Some of them are registry forms which they can provide; others are...

I am the executor of my mothers estate and have a question.

You first need to determine the ownership of the account. A recent statement will state whether your sister is serving as "Trustee" or if she is...

Every attorney will quote you a different price for a will. You should find an attorney that specializes in estate planning in your area and set...