Do I need an attorney to notarize my will?

A will is a very important legal document and needs to be WITNESSED properly. You should seek out an estate planning attorney to review the will...

Can I hire a debt settlement lawyer to help me aggressively negotiate the balances of many high balance unpaid accounts.

Alot depends on the nature of the debt, who currently owns it, how long the account has been inactive, etc. Your ability to make a lump sum...

What is involved in setting up a trust between two family members. One lives in New York and the other in Connecticut.

Trusts vary greatly and are used for a myriad of reasons. They can be used to accomplish many different goals, and the same goal can be...

My mom and dad both passed away within 2 1/2 weeks of each other and I don't know what to do now

As the other attorneys have correctly stated, you should seek out an attorney and have him review both wills. Many attorneys, including myself,...

My grandfather passed away and my uncle is the executer of the estate in NY.

If all the beneficiaries consent, it should be fine. You should get their consent along with the terms down in writing. Sincerely, Roman...

Can/should life estate interest(s) be placed in living trust?

You can place the property into a trust now because, as was correctly noted, you are able to place your interests into a trust, whether they are...

How can I put all my assets in a revocable trust.

I agree with the other attorneys' advice. This is a complex area of law and one which should not be undertaken without proper legal guidance. Feel...

I am my mother's beneficiary on her policies and pesnion. Do I still need a power of attorney if she becomes incapaciated?

You dont need a power of attorney to receive the proceeds of her life insurance or pension. You may, however, need a power of attorney to manage...

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In the POA New York Statutory Short Form there are number of options eg Designation of Monitor,Compensation of Agent,

You really should have an attorney prepare, or at least look over the form. There are so many terms which can confuse a non-attorney as well as...

I have power of attorney and am executer to my mothers' will.

As the other attorneys correctly mentioned, the answer depends on what the power says. You should have an attorney look at the power. I am close...