What governs who inherits investment (not 401K or retirement) accounts?

They inherit beneficiary desination trumops who is named in the will

He is entitled to statuary commisions ,and reimbursement for any out of pocket expenses, as the other attorney's explained. He is...

I am the first son of my father, but my father and mother got separated. They are not actually married.

This depends on what tyoe benefits and whether ther eis someone named as abeneficiary. It also depends on whether he had a will and who...

My Mom passed away 2 years ago and there was no will. My stepfather decided that everything, belongs to him and is evicting me

It depends onhow things are titled. if the house is inbioth names, his and hers, then yes he isentitled to keep it. The life insurance whois the ...

I have a power of attorney filed with the state of florida. and am personal rep of a friends will he passed away

Youcanot get it since once he pased awayy, itis no longer valid.

It belongs to your cousin. The will only governs what was in his name alone. No youarenot entitled toknow howmuch or how long because as far as...

Can you name anyone as your beneficiary if you are not married?

Most likely not, generaly yes youcanname any one yyou wishas beneficiary. Not automatic to spouse or not of kin.

My P,o told me that he would be filling for a extenstion can is there a way I can fight it?

This caterogy is proabate. probate has to do with decendent's affairs. while there may be someone searching this caterogy who can answer, itis...

How do I go about seeing the contents of my parents' latest wills?

no unless the will is filed with the court. Otherwise the decison to show the wills or not is solely up to your parents, if they have...

What can I do when brother doesn't help pay his own bills while living with his parents all his life? No disability,

Does your father hav e capacity, if so it ishis decison, Nothing you can do If not, apply for a guardianship and then you can decide what...