Avoiding probate

Long story short, it sounds like your dad's plan was thwarted by putting her on their as a joint account holder. If she is the owner of the...

How do I get full power of attorney because my father is un able to speak, wright or communicate.

When a person has no power of attorney completed before they become incapacitated (as it appears is the case here), they have to have a guardian or...

If no will or conservatorship was left behind after a love one has passed. What can we do to access that accounts & file taxes?

Someone has to be named administrator of the estate. This is essentially the same as when there is a will and a person has an executor. Contact...

My boyfriend and I are discussing marriage; concerned b/c he owes restitution.Will that impact my credit or future tax filings?

In a practical sense it could effect your life, but you could have pre-nuptial agreement to iron out these details. It won't effect your credit...

I have about 700,000 in assets . Do I need a trust.

You really need to sit down with an attorney. Whether you need a trust and what type depends on many things: avoiding probate? protecting assets...

What legal form of a power of attorney issued by a US company should be complied in respect of a Russian company?

This issue is probably a bit more complex than you might think - it sounds to me like you need to consult a Russian attorney because if the...

No one contested the will the court sent the papers to the attorney on 5-27-14

You have a lot of questions that require a detailed review. See an attorney if you have questions - probate procedures vary from situation to...

You need to see a lawyer - you don't say if you gave her POA and if you are considered to have mental capacity or not.

If the accounts were legitimately titled with your sister (i.e., joint tenants with right of survivorship) then the attorney woudl be correct. ...

I am beneficiary of real estate in Phila PA and the executor said I have to pay half of the transfer taxes is that true?

Transfers at death are usually exempt from realty transfer tax in Phila/PA. As to inheritance tax, that is a different story - the tax may come...