My husband is in rehab and I need access to his savings account. What do I need to do to get in?

You can file an application for a conservatorship. He is not mentally incapacitated so a guardianship would not apply. A conservatorship is...

If a person dies and hasa relatives name on the bank account as well does she get all the money even though he has a son?

Usually it means that the money goes to the relative. There are two ways in which a relative gets his or her name on the account. One is through...

How long can savings bonds EE remain in decedent's name since they are not matured?

You can do so. Probate is a non-issue. As long as the beneficiaries are willing to wait, there is no issue. The estate is open until then. ...

What asset protection am I allowed if my spouse is served with a forfeiture notice and how do I protect it?

John's answer is on the nail. You want to consult a family law attorney who has some knowledge of creditor's rights. Although the house is in...

Can creditors go after a property if the person dies and only owned 50% of the property in NJ.

A debt is still a debt. If there is a mortgage, it can be enforced.

HOW DO I PROVE THAT THE WILL WRITTEN WAS WRITTEN BY HER NIECES AND NOT BUY THE TESTOER WHOM WAS INCOMPETENT

You need to file a petition with the court seeking to set aside the will. In order to succeed, you need medical evidence that your aunt was indeed...

Can a parent be the trustee of thair child's special needs trust in pa??

Yes. Having said so, there are some perils in doing so. Public benefits laws are constantly changing and an improper distribution can upset a...

The other answers are correct in that a New Jersey Power of Attorney should be respected in New York. Having said so, the Power of Attorney needs...

Is there anything I can do?

Wills are frequently not registered as they are frequently changed. If there is a copy, you may be able to petition the probate court to have a...

When a parent passes away and it is in the will that the house be left to one of the siblings and it is not the executor, does

Ed's answer is spot on and perfectly describes the theory. On a practical level, the Executor should execute a deed transferring the property. In...