Does a piece of paper from a person with 3 witnesses similar to a living will but not notorized legal?

I agree with Attorneys Frederick and Breitmeyer. A power of attorney would not be of any help since the document is no longer effective at the...

Still not clear as to how IRA's are protected from creditors, yet distributions may not be. How does one protect distributions?

Once a distribution is made, then it is in your bank or brokerage account, not your IRA. At that point, it is subject to your creditors because...

Is a handwritten will written by someone other than yourself legal in NC?

I agree with Attorney Gross. It is also possible that you may be able to utilize a "small estate procedure" to transfer the bank account. ...

How can I get a 3 year old WILL to be finalize when the attorney who wrote the WILL doesn't want to help?

The attorney owes an ethical obligation to you, no matter how much the beneficiary owes the lawyer. Accordingly, please return to the lawyer and...

Mom died than husband of one and 1/2 years died he have two grown childrens. are they entilted to a part of the WD settlement?

Assuming your mother did not have a will, then the assets in her estate (including the proceeds from a wrongful death lawsuit) pass by the laws of...

Are shares/stock qualified assets that potentially can be obtained during Estate Recovery?

Before doing anything, your mother should be consulting with an experienced asset protection lawyer in California. One misstep can have...

If the mother holding a life use will never return to the home can the home be sold without her signing off on it in Connecticut

I agree with Attorneys Weatherby and Frederick. The life tenant, together with the remaindermen, will need to sign the deed transferring the home....

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Is a step up in cost basis allowed for a trust originating in Az. when one spouse dies?

I agree with Attorney Shultz. Your best move is to have the asset titling and other aspects of your estate planning reviewed by an estate...

Where do I get special warranty deed form from?

While Attorney Lackey has provided you with the location of the document, I agree with Attorney Clausen. There are plenty of legal forms on the...

Step-grandmother died - need to ensure that we inherit.

I agree with Attorneys Frederick and Reed. Once filed with the probate court, the will becomes a public record and can be obtained for a small...