If you signed the funeral contract then you are legally obligated to pay the funeral home. Generally the funds left over from your uncle’s estate...

Yes you can resign as a power of attorney. You will need to draft a resignation letter and give it to the person you are the power of attorney for...

Mom past away? Has a checking account but no other name is on it. I am her son how do I get it out?

With any legal problem it is always in your best interest to seek an attorney for legal representation. In Maine a person will be able to skip the...

Can I pass one executor-ship of my mothers estate to my sister?

Yes, if you so choose you can step down as executor of your mother’s will. If your mother appointed a successor executor in her will, then the...

What needs to be done with a Special Needs Trust that is unfunded and the beneficiary of the trust dies before it is funded?

Since the beneficiary of the trust passed away prior to the mother’s death, the special needs trust is no longer needed. The trust has essentially...

I'm a contingent beneficiary of a former living trust of my late nana that is now benefiting my aunt? Do I have rights in MA?

From the facts above it seems that your Aunt was named the primary beneficiary and that you were named the contingent. Thus, your aunt is first in...

If my spouse requires long term nursing care and this is paid for by medicaid what can I do to protect my assets? Irrevoc trust?

With any estate planning situation it is in your best interests to seek legal counsel to give you the most effective representation to achieve your...

When can I contest?

When a probate court receives a will the court sends out notice to all of the deceased’s heirs. The court will also publish notice in the...

Who gets notice once Trust becomes Irrevocable?

A trust is considered a private contract and no one is necessarily entitled to receive notice of its establishment. If the grantor and current...

What rights do I have if executor sold home and I was due to get 1/8 th of sale of home as a child heir?

Although you are a beneficiary of your mother’s will you are not entitled to the proceeds of the house until your mother passes away. Since your...