Without a will or power of attorney , what is the order of beneficiaries ?

Attorney Valdes has provided you with a solid answer. The only thing I would add is that beneficiary designations will control the disposition of...

If a person is given a power of attorney (durable) how can that person be removed as a power of attorney?

A power of attorney can be revoked by the person who signed it (the "signer") by obtaining the original and destroying the same while the signer...

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If a grandchild is left out of money from a Will that doesn't mention names, can they take the person dividing it to court?

Yes. The Personal Representative has a duty to precisely follow the terms of the will. Please consult with an experienced probate litigator in...

The attorney hired by the designated executor will have his or her fees paid from the underlying probate estate if said fees are approved by the...

Do I need an LLC to protect my rental (in FL) and primary (in NJ) homes?

There are several questions which an attorney would need answered before giving legitimate replies to your questions. As just one example: is...

The key question is what does the underlying trust agreement say? Many times, the trust agreement will allow a trustee to appoint a co-trustee. ...

What types of evidence do I need to present in court to obtain guardianship of my wife, due to her substance abuse?

I am sorry for your circumstances. Here in Connecticut, you would present your testimony, as well as written and oral evidence from your wife's...

Can you give away something that was willed to you?

Attorney Dwyer is correct. If the terms of the will leave assets to two individuals, then, with the cooperation of the executor, they can...

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My father passed away and left money in accounts for me and my sister to split. We split one of 37k each and the other had 100k

I am assuming that the accounts were held by your father as "joint tenants with right of survivorship" with you and your sister as co-tenants. ...

How do I change an irrevocable trust

If your father lacked the ability to understand what he was doing and/or was under the undue influence of your sister at the time that he conveyed...