In the state of PA, is it sufficient to have a Will or do you need a Living Trust when you own a house?

It really depends on your goals and the amount and types of assets you have. I would say that I often use living trusts in estate planning, but it...

How can I help my mother create her will & testiment and a quick claim deed in hospital? Can someone help?

Firstly, you should not do more than assist her in getting an attorney to help her. It is usually best for children to stay out of it (especially...

In general your estate plan can be drafted as to deal with all assets (including future assets) by simply having a residuary clause in the...

Mr. Shields explains it perfectly. POD only takes effect at death and not before. Joint tenants with right of survivorship means you both have...

How much time (daily, weekly, or monthly basis) should I plan on spending if I agree to serve as a trustee?

As was mentioned, it really depends on the complexities of the matter itself. Some issues that might impact it: is there real estate? Is it being...

Can I get legal guardian ship of my 20 year?

In order to get guardianship you have to show she is legally incapacitated/incompetent since she is an adult. Simply having a dissident child is...

Should I use money left me from a POD account to set up an estate checking account to pay the debts of an estate?

If the account is POD to you, it is not part of the estate, which means you are not obligated to use those funds to pay estate expenses (the money...

The existence of a prenup and separate assets really doesn't effect your choice - most people have lower taxes if they file married, joint although...

My dad passed away and left his house to his 4 children and his 2nd wife in the will. Does the widow clause trump the will?

From your description it is not clear if the language you are referring to is in the deed or the will (as in is there a life estate deed or some...

Deceased father's wife refuses to probate will of which I am a part of. What are my options?

If he was a Tennessee resident it sounds like the action would be brought in TN. I would contact an TN probate attorney to see if an action can be...