Does this situation require a Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney or some other legal document?

Your uncle needs to have a strong criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to assist him with the criminal matter. Going forward, someone in...

Me and my brothers are beneficiaries of a testamentary trust. On the signature page it shows /S/ where the signatures should be.

You note that it is a "testamentary trust", which means that the trust was created under a Will. If the trust was not created in a Will, but in a...

DO I NEED AN EIN FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS TRUST IN NY?

Attorney Siegel is correct. Each irrevocable trust, whether a Supplemental Needs Trust or not, needs an EIN in order to open a bank account. ...

I am executor of my Mom's will. Can I sell to which ever I choose , when more than one sibling wants to buy?

Attorney Zelinger is correct. In situations like these here in Connecticut, I advise the Executor to petition the probate court to approve the...

Attorney Smolinski is correct. Prior to making any decision, you will wish to determine what happens to the property if you choose not to accept...

My wife passed away she had a sep IRA without a designated beneficiary , i wish to forego any claim of the IRA for the benefit

Attorney Lutzky is correct. Since your wife's estate is the beneficiary, you will need to retain a qualified probate attorney to guide you through...

Remarrying and providing for six minor children after death; is a prenuptial agreement or estate planning a better approach?

Attorney Zelinger is correct. In your circumstances, the pre-nup and your estate plan will work hand-in-glove. The pre-nup will make sure that...

OK , so my husband got my friend pregnant , we are wondering if she can give us guardianship of the baby ?

I'm sorry that you find yourself in this situation, but it sounds like you are doing everything possible to act in a very honorable fashion. In...

A Power of Attorney terminates with the death of the person who executed it. I strongly urge you to pre-pay for your cremation because that will...

Must a Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust be established during a person's life?

I would strongly urge you to retain a qualified probate attorney in Maryland to: a) review the trust's provisions; b) determine whether the...