Generally verbal amendments to Wills are not valid. However it really depends what the verbal statement was. I would bring the recording to an...

If I cash out an "inherited IRA," can creditors intercept or seize that payout before it reaches me?

The creditor could but most likely will not seize the funds before they reach you. It is actually fairly complicated to seize that type of funds. ...

Does a newly signed and notarized Durable POA over ride a 20 year old Executor

When someone passes away a Durable Power of Attorney becomes invalid. It has no power over the estate. The executor/administrator/personal...

Most courts will accept a copy when their is no evidence that the previous Will was destroyed and there is evidence that the Husband wanted it to...

Do i need a lawyer and can i still make a case?

Did your father have a will? You need to confirm how the properties are held. Generally speaking only the executor of your fathers estate could...

Estate's assets are all joint bank a/cs. Estate is taxable How does executor secure funds to pay taxes?

This is a tough question. I would imagine the most important aspect is if their is real estate. All joint assets pass immediately to the...

Is there a way to legally set this up?

Attorney Fromm provides the best and most important advice we could give you. Your plan is bad for a variety of reasons and really wont work....

What is a Pool Trust Fund?

Simply put and with limited exceptions if your mother leaves you money directly you will be required to pay back up to 50% $122,000 to the state...

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Lawyers who lie- does anyone really care?

Ethics is one of the most important things in the legal profession. Lawyers are very sensitive to the public opinion that all lawyers lie. For...

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Here is a good link: http://www.jud.ct.gov/lawlib/law/emancipation.htm Of particular note would be the Guide to Emancipation in CT...