Can a hospital let a 74 year old woman on heavily drugs sign herself out of the hospital the day after hip replacement surgery?

You should check with an Elder Law attorney in your mother's area. You could also talk to the hospital ombudsman. If you found this answer...

A friend told me a few months before they died that they were working on leaving me money.

Normally, state laws require that a person having possession of another's will file it with the Probate Court. You can call the probate court to...

I have a will in place now but would like to change the beneficiaries. Do I need to refile a new will?

You will either need to do a new will or do a codicil, which is an amendment, to your old will. A codicil has to be executed with the same...

Can a revolcable trust override a bank account with a survivor on it

You should consult with a lawyer familiar with the laws governing this bank account in the area where the bank is located. However, generally...

I agree with the previous answer. You mentioned you are considering settling an estate. You should hire an attorney who has experience with...

What is the difference between a living will and a medical directive

A living will is generally an expression of the person's wishes regarding end of life decisions, although different states have different names for...

If a person has a savings account in her name only and she dies, can her family get her money out of it

If your sister is well enough to sign a power of attorney, the agent could withdraw the money for your sister's benefit. If she dies and the money...

A family member wishes to buy house

I believe you asked a similar question yesterday. Attorney Fromm's answer was that the Executor is the one who decides. If the family member is...

Can I contest a Trust if I should have been named a beneficiary and was not.

It would be very difficult to win a case with the facts you describe. Your mother had no obligation to include you in her trust. The fact that...

Is my mother entitled to my fathers social security

If your mother remarried before age 60 after her divorce from your father, she will not be entitled to benefits from his work record. Check with...