My sister passed recently and left me as beneficiary on one bank account and not the other now it goes to probate

Attorney Frederick is correct. Depending on the size of the account in probate, you may be entitled to the full account due to the expenses which...

Attorney Frederick is correct. It is advisable for you to retain an experienced Pennsylvania attorney now so that you can discuss your concerns...

My brother-in-law just passed away and he had no will. Where do we start?

I'm sorry for your loss. Attorney Reed is correct. Whatever you can do in terms of finding assets for your sister would be of help to her and...

As attorneys are fond to say, "it depends." For some clients who are in strong marriages, it's as simple as placing assets in the name of the...

Trust document and schedule attached to trust

Attorney Frederick is correct. If a bank is to be a successor fiduciary, the bank will want to have its legal department review the underlying...

What does grantee have to do after quit claim deed & do you pay inheritance tax?

Attorneys Goldstein and Frederick are correct. The deed should be prepared by an attorney, who can also advise you of any tax consequences to the...

"To the then living children of my brother" means the children of my brother who are living at the time of the testator's death. "To the...

One of the principles of our legal system is that people can live as they wish to, as long as they are not a threat to themselves or to others. ...

You will wish to confirm this with a Massachusetts lawyer, but here in Connecticut, a funeral home may be designated as a Primary Beneficiary....

How does my sister get power of atty for my mentally disabled brother?

Attorney WIld is correct. The key question will be whether your brother retains the legal competency necessary to execute a Power of Attorney. If...