My dads cousin left no will. I have a notarized letter with a raised seal stating that the house goes to my father.

Both Mr. Whalen and Mr. Zelinger have offered sound advice. For a document to be a "Will" it must be testamentary in nature, meaning that it...

Retrieving personal property of deceased spouse from police

If you have no need to probate (which is not unusual for a husband and wife situation), you need to retain an attorney to discuss the situation...

Question about a Trust's TIN changing on the death of a spouse (co-Trustee)

I'm assuming you are the same person whose question I answered earlier and to whom you replied. If your dad's share is revocable, this words no...

How to handle this year's taxes for a Revocable Trust where 1 of 2 co-Trustees passed away this year. And future years' taxes?

First, my condolences on the loss of your father. As to your question, you need to have a trust and estates attorney review the revocable trust...

A decree of distribution is what the court issues at the end of an estate administration. A short certificate is issued to the person who serves...

Does durable power of attorney void out the agent on a living will

If you are related to the family member by blood, marriage or adoption, you need not be removed as the health care agent under the Health Care...

I am the POA for my Grandmother and just submitted her medicaid application. What do I do about checks written to me?

I hope you still have the $6,000 because she is going to be penalized for that transfer unless you give it back. I clearly do not understand why...

What can I do to get my special needs son removed from his father's insurance?

I am not sure what your concern is about your son being on your husband's insurance. if the evaluations will not be covered by your son's father's...

I inherited 30% of property and the rest of beneficiaries want me to buy out their shares in it as well.

I'm assuming you are speaking about real property. You technically own 30%. For example's sake, let's say the value of the property is $100,000. ...

Would a single I-Series U.S. Savings Bond worth $5k outside of a Trust have to go thru probate in FLA for a surviving spouse?

If the bond is in an individual's name alone, it will require probate when that person dies. This can be avoided by adding the spouse as a joint...