Does a deed with right of surivorship override the wishes of a will?

Attorney Shultz is correct. A deed titled as joint tenants with right of survivorship trumps a will when it comes to determining the owner of...

Is estate taking to long to settle?

The administration of a New York estate typically takes twelve to eighteen months. It is unclear from your question as to whether you signed a...

If we are alleging undue influence in preparing a will in RI can we try to Secure a Shift in the Burden of Proof?

I agree with Attorney Frederick. It's very important that you retain a probate litigator immediately to review your matter and represent your...

My son and his money.

Unfortunately, only your son can sign a power of attorney in your favor. If he is mentally incapable of doing so and you can establish that he...

My father-in-law passed away. I am not in the will. I paid for bills 3 years prior to death. can I get reimbursed?

I agree with Attorney Frederick. It appears that your father-in-law allowed you to live in the house in exchange for the payment of his expenses...

I'm sorry for your loss and glad that you were able to reconcile with your father. Unfortunately in your case, a person who is legally competent...

Assuming this is a Louisiana matter, I agree with Attorney Frederick. It is vital that your father sit down with a Louisiana attorney to discuss...

My step dad signed over power of attorney to me to pay his bills,which I did. He was hospitalized for 15 days before his death.

I'm sorry for your loss, but Attorney Pippen is correct. The power of attorney in your favor ceased to be effective upon your step-father's...

In my husbands will he left his son land and everything else to me. So does that mean that his truck is mine since it is in the

If the truck was in your husband's sole name and his son was only devised the land, then you would be the beneficiary of the truck since you are...

How can I verify that my brother who is executer of estate made proper distribution of assets following our mom's death 6 years?

As noted by Attorneys Reed and Frederick, there are a lot of moving parts here, including a statute of limitations problem, the possibility of...