My father passed away last year with his ex still on his will along with her children should they get a portion of estate?

The divorce revokes the spouse's rights and they get no portion of the estate. EPTL 5-1.4 Revocatory effect of divorce (a) Except as...

I need a power of attorney for my mother giving myself and my cousin the right to act on her behalf in the sale of her property

Your mother should speak to an attorney who can prepare a proper power of attorney for her. I am an estate planning attorney near Saint Albans and...

What happens if there is an irrevocable trust set up and the beneficiary dies? Does the money go to the beneficiaries spouse?

You, or preferably your attorney, should review the trust documents. They will outline what happens to the funds. Best of luck to...

Can my step-mother alter my recently deceased father's will?

You should really have an attorney review the terms of the will and determine if there are any trusts set up under it which will allow your...

You can most certainly disinherit a child in a will. However, as Mr. Rubinov correctly pointed out, it is better to do so explicitly, and...

Can I find out if I am included in my mothers trust by calling her attorney? I am estranged from my brother and cannot find

No, a trust is a private document and the attorney is under a duty to maintain his client's confidential communication. Sincerely, Roman...

When are Medicaid trust or Deed with life estate needed to be set up?

You may need to set up either a trust or a life estate in order to avoid Medicaid from placing a lien on your mother's property to recover the...

How do I find the lawyer that has the will?

You can try lawyers local to him. You can also check with the Surrogate's court in the county in which he resided. Best of...

Does setting up an irrevocable trust by my parents to buy me a property as a gift, protect the property in case of a divorce?

Placing the property into an irrevocable trust is ONE way to protect it from your spouse and/or creditors but it is not necessarily the easiest or...

1. What is the typical price for setting up a dynasty trust? Does it matter where I set up the dynasty trust? Is there a type(s)

I would advise you to sit down and speak with an estate planning attorney to determine which trust, if any, would be ideal in your situation. Many...