Ms. Shah is correct - what ever is in your father's estate would be controlled by his will and if no will by intestacy. In PA a person who dies...

How can I protect my children from inheritance tax and protect them from future marriage/divorce keeping the farm n the family.?

As Ms. Rabin mentioned this is a rather complex situation that requires competent legal advice. I believe what you wish to accomplish is very...

Fathers legal responsibilities to dependent/Down Syndrome 48 yr old child when not included in fathers will.

Generally speaking a parent does not have an obligation to provide for a child in their will. If he chooses to leave something to him, based on...

How do I find a copy of my mothers and step fathers will ?

I would add that it is possible that he either added "your sisters son" to his bank accounts (as a joint owner) or named him as a beneficiary (on...

I want to put my house deed in my two grandkids names with a guardian can it be done and what kind of paper work needs to be do?

It sounds like you need to form an irrevocable trust. There are many angles that go into the decision to do this so you need to see an attorney who...

I am one of 6 siblings named with equal shares in my deceased brothers will. Do I have a rite to a key to his house.

I would contact a lawyer in IL that you hire to give you the answer. That said, in most places I know of it would be the executor's job to secure...

When filling out ageneral and durable POA does my designated agent need to be physically present to sign ?

You should enlisting the help of a lawyer. However to answer your question the acknowledgment of the agent can be signed separately and at a later...

Can a sibling put their name on a deed knowing heirs of a brother who was named in a will

There are a lot of facts that would be needed to answer this question - none of which are here. I would advise speaking to an attorney to lay out...

I agree you could contact the police. Otherwise you should hire a lawyer to demand she file an accounting of her actions as agent under the power...

My fiance passed away 08/28/2013 I'm a beneficiary of a retirement located at Charles Schwab they haven't gotten the death certi

YOu should be able to obtain a certified death certificate (Vitalchek.com). Unclaimed funds typically go to the STATE (not federal) after 7 years.