You should consult with an estate planning lawyer in your area. Generally, it is possible to avoid probate through the use of beneficiary...

What determines if a checking account is truly "joint"?

Did the father remove his estranged wife from the account? If not, she and the daughter each have the right to take out all the money. If not,...

How much power does next of kin hold

I'm sorry for your loss. Now that she has died, your grandmother's will controls what will happen. Are you named as executor? The executor named...

I have guardianship over my father who lives in Wisconsin. I am considering moving him to Tennessee.

I am not admitted in either Tennessee or Wisconsin. Your should consult with an attorney experienced in guardianships in both states to see how...

Beneficiary of pension

My condolences to you. To expand on the previous answer, if the check arrived before his death, it is part of his estate. If you are mentioned in...

Should I will my son my house or let him buy the house from me?

You should consider all the options. You may want to keep your house to enable you to get some equity out of it in the future, such as by a...

How do appointed co Executors/Trustees work together with an appt Bank?

A power of attorney is only effective during someone's lifetime. A will does not become effective until the person dies. So, the bank/executor has...

If my mother Appointed a Bank as her Executor of her last will and Testament, and My sister and I have appointed our trustees ..

A power of attorney is only effective during someone's lifetime. A will does not become effective until the person dies. So, the power of...

Could there be legal ramifications for me if I take property out of a house involved in probate?

You should contact an Oregon probate lawyer to check. However, if the will doesn't mention you and you are just "related" to the deceased, it...

Does Power of attorney end at death?

I agree with the previous answer on both issues.