What is going to happen to my grandmothers property which I live in?????

If she left no will, then the house will pass according to the law of intestacy. Assuming that she's unmarried, that would mean that it passes...

These types of questions come up often. Unfortunately, the management of any individual trust is completely dependent upon the specific language in...

If an executor of estate refuses to disclose the balance of an account with cd's could you take legal action for embezzling

If you are an heir or beneficiary of the deceased person, and you are concerned that the Personal Representative (f/k/a Executor) is embezzling...

What is the difference between a power of attorney and legal guardianship.

A Durable Power of Attorney is a written authorization for someone else to handle your financial affairs. The key to creating a valid DPOA is that...

You can get attested Letters of Appointment at the Registry of Probate, which is part of the Probate Court. Each county has its own Probate Court....

Prenup agreement. Do I need a lawyer if my future husband has one?

It's 99.9% necessary. If you happen to be an attorney, or some other occupation that deals with prenups on a regular basis, then it's possible that...

This is like asking how much it costs to fix a car. Are you overhauling an entire engine, or are you changing an air filter? One is expensive, the...

Is it to my advantage at age 71 to be married to a life partner? We both receive SS and have investments and joint real estate.

If you've got a sizable estate, marriage could provide a way to avoid taxes upon your deaths. If you're concerned with long-term care costs,...

Inheriting money from sale of house - do you have to wait 1 year of owners passing? he had a revocable will

Depending on the circumstances, the personal representative may wait until the one year mark before making distributions to beneficiaries, in case...

When drawing up a will or trust, it would be great if lawyers could suggest a non-heir be used as executor.

Amen. I recommend independent, disinterested personal representatives and trustees all the time. Nonetheless, clients typically prefer to...