What happens to the pension after your mother’s death will depend on the terms of the pension contract. Sometimes pensions will have what is known...

If the other beneficiaries have an interest in the home, then that one beneficiary cannot ban them from the home. As the trustee has done it would...

Can I settle a lawsuit against my father's estate?

It would be in your best interests as the Personal Representative of your father’s estate to hire an attorney to help you with the lawsuit. Your...

Your parents could potentially have a claim that they signed the deed under duress and that could possibly invalidate the deed. The deed needs to...

My will , power of attorney etc. were drawn up in New York. Do I need new wills etc. in Massachusetts?

While moving to a new state might not necessarily invalidate your estate plan documents, it will always be in your best interests to contact an...

Your brother would need to be of sound mind and have capacity to change his health care docs to make you the agent. Since your brother is on life...

My wife passed away in July I have been sent medical bills which ask whether she had an estate am I responsible to pay ?

Generally an individual will not be responsible for the debts of another, unless your name was signed on the account as well. When someone passes...

Best and cheapest way your child gets assets?

There is not universal best or cheapest way for your child to get your assets. It would be in your best interest to contact an estate planning...

My mom passed and her retirment says to spouse but wasnt married what can I do? I am the estate owner...

If there are no contingent beneficiaries on the account and your mom does not have a will dictating anything, then who will be entitled to the...

Am I responesable for the bills of a person who has passed

When someone passes away their estate will be responsible for paying any outstanding debt. The debt itself will generally not pass onto you...