Can my sister cede claims to my mom's property and finances before she dies?

It's an odd question, and I don't think anyone here will have direct experience with which to answer. If your sister wants to write a letter...

Can the attorney for an estate of the deceased also be the personal attorney for one of the beneficiaries/trustees?

The short answer is yes, usually. We often talk about being "attorney for the estate," but as a rule of ethics that's not really true. Estates...

How can i find out how many bank accounts and money my mother had when she passed away?

The executor of an estate has to make an accounting of all the assets they find of the decedent and what they do with the money. As a beneficiary...

Can I have a trust legally reviewed?

The writing of the details is a bit confusing here, but I am assuming the insurance policy is payable to and the house is owned by the trust, and...

Can a trustee for a trust remain in place if they put an OFP out against the beneficiary before the death of the donor?

This may be stating the obvious, but the trustee is quite different from the beneficiary, my point being only that, even if your brother is sole...

My dad will not eat he passed out 2 days ago. I thought he was dead I had to call 911. What can I do?

You can't get a power of attorney over him against his will; he has to be the one to sign it. If he is suffering early onset dementia or has other...

Do we need both a living will and DPOA?

The documents are completely separate. The power attorney allows management of financial affairs and occasionally other things. A living will...

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My father died. i am listed in will but have not seen it. what do i do? no one will help me. my stepmother is listed first.

It's unclear from "listed in the will" whether you mean you are appointed Executrix, or are a beneficiary, or both. Generally, it's reasonable to...

Is there a way to make a Power Of Attorney related to child care so that it does not expire?

Power of attorney documents are governed by state law, and if you are no longer a resident of any US state, or appearing in a particular state to...

I have a Will, POA, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, HIPPA . Is it necessary to re-do these when setting up a Trust?

If you wish to keep expenses down, you should first look to whether you need to do the living trust to begin with. For most Connecticut residents,...

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