I am named as the primary beneficiary for my mother's life insurance policy. How long does my step father have to contest this?

Many estate planning attorneys will offer a complimentary consultation and you should definitely take advantage of the same. He or she can make...

Can amendments be made to a trust by the trustor before that person passes, even if the trust is irrevocable?

This will depend on the terms of the trust and whether the law in Ohio will allow you to petition a court to make changes. Please consult with the...

No. Anyone who is an heir or a beneficiary under a will should not be a witness. Based on your question, I can only assume your mother does not...

How long and how much would it be to go to court for guardianship over my grandmother that has Parkinson's Disease?

I'm sorry for your circumstances. Unfortunately, as Attorney Bianchi notes, the court process for getting a fiduciary appointed for an allegedly...

My father recently passed and I lived with him, can I continue living at the house while I sell everything.

I agree with Attorney McMahon. As long as you are acting as the caretaker of the property and paying the expenses thereof, you should be able to...

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Lucy: Thanks for the question. You don't have to have an attorney prepare your will and revocable trust, but it is a very, very good idea. ...

Is the executer of an estate responsible for Debt of the deceased?

I agree with Attorney Pippen. Unless your wife has personally obligated herself on your father's debts (by signing a "guarantee", for example),...

My domestic partner of 15 years is incarcerated. How can I cash his paychecks to pay our bills?

I'm sorry for your circumstances. Your domestic partner will definitely need to sign a power of attorney on your behalf to pay any bills for...

Can Durable PoA become effective immediately even if I am still competent?

I agree with Attorneys Bell and Scholl. Unless the power of attorney is a "springing" power of attorney (which comes into play when a person is...

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Is the person with the P.O.A. document still held accountable for things after the death for whom the POA was for?

I'm sorry for your circumstances. After your mother-in-law passes away, your husband, acting as executor of her will, can make his brother...