I would like to know if anyone has power of attorney over me?

If you think that you may have given him power of attorney and no longer want him to have such power, then you should execute a revocation and...

The insurance company might release the funds to you if you complete their paperwork. Who they define as "next of kin" depends on their contract...

1st party Special Needs Trust?

Medicaid engages in cost recovery actions. It can recover assets from his estate going back 10 years but not for anything paid on his behalf...

Sister bought my share of parents home for 40,000. Paid me 10,000 and made a legal promissory note to pay 5,000 per yr till pai

You can try to work out the issue voluntarily with a demand letter. You can try to use any creditor protections that you negotiated in conjunction...

How can I find out if I was in my grandmother's will?

You should check the files of the Surrogate's Court in the county where she died to see if her will was probated. If it was, you can obtain a copy...

What type of lawyer do we need?

You need a probate litigator with real estate litigation experience to protect your interests, eject your cousin from the property, and secure the...

My father has a grave illness that he will not survive.

I regret to hear about your father's illness. I think your parents should consider all of their assets in the context of estate and elder law...

How do I add someone to the ownership deed to my house and property?

You should consider the benefits and risks associated with adding someone to the deed of your home. As an alternative, you can place your home in...

An executor can be a beneficiary. On the other hand, a beneficiary should not be a witness. Estate planning:...

How can I go about borrowing money from my inheritance?

He should have a lawyer draft, amend, or redraft his estate plan. Discuss this confidentially with a trusts and estates attorney. Estate...