I have a durable pow written 20ys ago, still valid? want to change name, do i need an attn for this can i write a letter to the

I agree with Attorney Pippen. A new power of attorney, drafted in accordance with the current terms of Florida law, which will be much more...

I would like to avoid probate. If I place all my funds in various annuities, what would be the advantage of having a Trust?

I agree with Attorneys Weatherby and McMahon. Whether annuities are appropriate in your estate plan is a question for an experienced attorney...

I agree with Attorneys Hendricks and Alexander. Many times, buyers of a property from a surviving joint tenant will want some confirmation that...

Can I take a loan on my house when someone else has a lifetime estate there?

I'm sorry for your circumstances. Unfortunately, since your grandfather has a life estate, he would have to sign off on any loan on the house --...

Estate planning lawyer wants info on life insurance beneficiaries. Is this necessary? Insurance co. can handle that w/o him!

I agree with Attorney Zelinger. It is incumbent upon an estate planning attorney to understand the client's assets, the titling thereof and the...

My questions is did I inherited my mother property interest after her death, that she share with her sibling?

I agree with Attorney Frederick. Please retain an experienced Virginia attorney to review the deed that transferred the property to your mother...

When a property is transferred into a living trust, whose name appears on the deed?

Many times, the name of the Trustee and the trust itself will be on the deed. Thus, if Jane Doe were to transfer a property to her revocable trust...

I need to know what kind of lawyer I need to hire

Attorney Doland has provided you with great advice. Your next phone call should be to an experienced probate litigator who can advise you and...

Estate & pet law question...

I agree with Attorney Frederick. Unless you signed a document agreeing to be responsible for the cat's boarding, then the only claim the vet...

Mother wants to leave her property to her children as long as they keep up the property and pay taxes, etc. Living Will??

Your mother will wish to meet with an experienced estate planning lawyer in her state of residence. If she were in Connecticut, I would suggest...