What if my daughters father passed away and he left her as the beneficiary but he has 3 other kids names not on anything

In New Jersey, it is presumed that a jointly held account becomes the property of the survivor unless there is clear and convincing evidence that...

Can I conduct my late mothers affairs without an Estate Lawyer?

There is an old but true saying that he who represents himself has a fool for a client. Although you can object to a percentage, some counsel may...

APS has filed a complaint, regarding my grandfather's care, to appoint a legal guardian.

It is difficult to answer your question as I am not sure what issue is of concern. In a guardianship, there are two issues - capacity and the...

Can a Durable Power of Attorney for Finance authorize the sale of a deceased person's property?

Absolutely not. A power of attorney is only effective while an individual is alive. Once he dies, so does the authority of the power of attorney....

My mother is POA for her husband who has Alzheimer's. What assets get liquidated 1st if he goes in a home?

Ms. Goodman is correct. I will stress that the primary residence is exempt. The rental property may not be as his name was left on the deed. The...

I believe you are in the right. If you provided the information, they must process it. Stand your ground.

What happens if one person has another in a will, but both die?

The answer to your questions depends on the existence of certain variables. If the order of death cannot be determined, then each will have been...

Can a person be evicted if they were awarded a house as a living estate?

You can have the life estate terminated. Although it has the same effect, you are evicting him as eviction is a remedy which is brought in a...

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As the executrix of my aunts will what rights do I have to get her banking records and her investment records.

I agree with Yvette. I would add that you not only have a right but an obligation to get these records if you feel that there may have been...

If my brother is executor for the house does he get more money. mother said no she wants everything distribute 50/50. IS TRUE?

Your statements are a bit incompatible. Your mother wants everything divided equally and it should be. Your brother would get "more" if he takes...