I live in NJ and my father lived in CO. I was his POA until death, and now executor of will. Have probated the will.

All probate assets and debts should go through an estate checking account which would necessitate a tax ID for the estate - that is easy enough to...

You have to ask questions, and you should also be kept informed about the case and receive copies of documents that go back and forth - that is...

If a lawyer leaves a firm should he notify his client and is he still your lawyer?

Typically the engagement letter is with the firm, not the lawyer. the attorney could notify you but he/she may also not be permitted to contact...

Must trustee give trust agreement to beneficiary when grantor dies in NJ? How soon after death/ beneficiary request?

I do not agree with the prior attorney (Ms. Elder). Either the document or state law dictates what happens and in most cases a beneficiary with a...

Should my father obtain a living trust or a will to have his sons as beneficiaries?

To my understanding, most CA residents use living trusts as their primary method of distributing as assets at death as a "will substitute" to avoid...

I agree with the previous answer. The bond is best summarized as security you provide to the beneficiaries/heirs and creditors. Sort of like...

Will a home held in the name of Trust be protected from a Medicare/Medical lien upon death?

If it is a fairly standard revocable living trust, it is not going to be protected from Medicaid. In order to protect assets from Medicaid the...

It is up to the executor and I would usually advise an executor to have an appraisal completed - but in practice many executors would discuss the...

I am 20 years old and in need of a guardian. I cannot take care of myself due to my mental disorders and current situation.

Are you deemed legally incapacitated? I would advise you to find a lawyer to help you in filing the proper petition to have a guardian or...

What happens if a person does not return my children by the expiration date of a temporary guardianship agreement?

I would visit with an attorney - hopefully one familiar with OH and TN law. Being that you are each the biological parents, I do not think a...