I gave all the money to beneficiaries, but new lender is claiming for payment of an old debt. I was the trustee and executor

In New Jersey, in order for an Executor to be held liable, a creditor must file a proof of claim with the Surrogate's office and serve a copy of...

My child is bipolar and refuses to take her meds and is is sounding like a border line sycophantic how can power of attorney

Unfortunately, a power of attorney may not help you. A power of attorney allows you to make decisions on behalf of another individual. However,...

Is a handwritten codicil drawn up by a different perrson and winessed by relatives valid?

The handwritten codicil may not be valid. You can prepare your own will or codicil, or have same prepared by an attorney. However, you cannot...

In New Jersey, the personal representative of the estate must act with due speed. There is no excuse for her to have failed to transfer the car. ...

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No. The Social Security office typically does not recognize the authority of private powers of attorney. They require that one apply to be what...

The possible appeal of the will is only one of your problems. Also, the time period is 4 months for an in-state resident and 6 months for an out...

What type document should I prepare to be sure my brother is repaid for repairs once my mother sells her house or passes away?

I would take it one step further. A bill may not sufice. I would have your mother execute a promissory note and a mortgage which will be a lien...

I am a trustee of living trust attempting to withdraw funds of an IRA. Bank insists on a small estate affidavit to release funds

The key factor is who or what is the beneficiary of the IRA. The IRA passes outside of a will or trust. It goes to the named beneficiary. If the...

Do we need a will? If so, can we have holographic wills and would probate be necessary?

The holographic will is simultaneously the cheapest and most expensive will there is. It is the cheapest because it doesn't cost a dime to...

Will coadministrators of an estate in Pa each receive the allowable % or is total divided between the 2 based on Johnsons Estate

Johnson's estate is not binding, but is followed by many courts. Without question, though, the commission is split, not doubled.