On a general power of attorney form you just need 2 witnesses how old do the witnesses need to be?

For almost all legal purposes a person under 18 is not permitted to sign a legal document. SO over 18.

How do I take my sister to arbitration instead of suing her in civil court over my mother's life insurance?

So your dispute is not with the insurance company? Your dispute is that your mother had your sister as beneficiary of a life insurance policy and...

Can I found out if the application for a guardianship had been filed at the NJ court?

You can. Contact the court in the county where she resides, as that is most likely where it was done. Guardianships in NJ are in the Superior...

My mother left no will and she does not own any property, what do I do for the few things my mother left when she passed

More than likely the annuity had a beneficiary designation so check into that - you would not have to worry about probate as to anything with a...

There is not really enough info here to give a complete answer but I can say with relatively certainty that the debt will not become yours and you...

It is usually based on residency at the time you draft the will. It sounds like you are a NJ resident, so NJ. If you move back to NY (or anywhere...

Can a beneficiary also be a Trustee of those benefits? Can a personal trust be inside a Family Living Trust?

I'm not exactly clear what you mean by "marital" and "family" in this context, but if you (for example) have 2 children you wish to pass your...

I agree with the other attorneys that if there is a POA, there is no court involvement but if there was a guardianship that is different. I also...

Executor of my unmarried cousin's estate valued at less than $700,000 & wondering if I need to file Federal form 706 Estate Tax?

Would need a lot more information to answer this question. Some of the answer depends on the beneficiary of the estate, although I doubt the 706...

Can I sign a will for my mother under her power of attorney?

No, you cannot. Depending on the wording of the POA and state law however you may be able to give gifts or change joint accounts or beneficiaries....

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