My father has Alzheimer's. He has a fairly large net worth. How do we protect him?

The prior attorney offers sound advice. It can not be stressed enough that you need to retain counsel immediately because every day that goes by...

My father passed away 2 years ago.My step-mother declines to file and or probate his will and resides in the state of Fla.Her

The prior attorney offers sound advice that should be followed. By retaining counsel, you can also demand an accounting from her to provide...

Complicated estate question.

If your mom was alive when your grandmother passed it would appear she was entitled to her share (assuming there was no conditions to survivorship,...

My ex husband named his brother as benf. on his pension and life ins. not our 2 daughters(they are not minors) and there is no

The will would not overrule the beneficiary designation in any event. It would be quite difficult to overturn these beneficiary designations...

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Who receives the personal possessions of the marriage?

First, the husband gave mom a life estate in the real estate, so when she dies, the real estate is controlled by the terms of his will. Second,...

Power of Attorney and probate tax/estate planning.

You use the term "probate tax" but in most states there are probate fees and inheritance taxes, two separate concerns. As far as probate fees,...

If our brother died before our Mother, will his wife he was living apart from be entitled to a portion of my Mother's estate?

The wife would generally not be entitled to anything. The only way she would be entitled to anything would be if your mom made a specific...

Father passed left 3 children five dollars each step child house bank accounts cars everythimg thing

Basically, children are not entitled by law to a bequest from a parent. In addition, if he specifically left you only $5 it shows he thought about...

My mom passed away and she had a will that said me and my sister split everything 50/50.

Your facts are unclear but if you are saying that the house was in your mom and sister's name you may have a problem. If it was held by them...

Challenging the right of the executrix

It is not unusual to have a non-beneficiary serve as executrix. To have her removed you need to have grounds for removal. You would need to show...