Do I need a will and a living trust? Or any other document?

I strongly urge you and your husband to retain an experienced Washington estate planning attorney to prepare the necessary documentation for you. ...

Adult daughter's mother dies, insurance policy had beneficiary (grandson) and secondary beneficiary (adult step daughter).

Unfortunately, this question cannot be answered without reviewing the insurance documentation. I would urge you to retain an attorney to review...

Distributing trusts real estate in the names of co-trustees. Do the signed QC deeds need to be recorded prior to trust closing?

Attorney Shultz is correct. Please retain an experienced attorney to review this matter and, ultimately, prepare the necessary documents to make...

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My husband is starting to forget things & we thought that I should get a power of attorney to avoid problems later on. How to do

Attorney Frederick is correct. Time is of the essence as a person may be competent one day and lack the necessary capacity to sign documents...

What is the best route to take assuring my mother's house goes to me at her death. It is paid for and the deed is in her name.

Attorney Shultz is correct. It is vital that your mother meet with an elder law attorney as soon as possible. He or she will review your mother's...

How to claim a check for my father who has passed away

Attorneys Shultz and Frederick are correct. A quick consultation with a Colorado probate attorney would be of significant value. Good luck to you.

I have an estate issue in Florida. My brother stole jewelry that was to be endowed to me. He lives in NY and will be served

Attorneys McMahon and Pippen provided differing answers, but they are both correct. Attorney McMahon's discussion of civil procedure is spot-on,...

How is a persons estate allocated if they die and there is no will and no children

Attorney Pollex is correct. The determination of who receives assets where there is no will is purely a matter of state statute. Typically, if...

How do I obtain a copy of my deceased fathers will?

Attorneys Frederick and Potter are correct. You need to retain an attorney as soon as possible to obtain the copy of the will, review it, and...

How to transfer vehicle via Power of Attorney? Would this document be effective or do I need to fill out a specific DMV form?

Attorney Shultz is correct. As your mother's agent under a Power of Attorney, you can only do things which serve her interest. Transferring the...