My sister set up a trust for my father when he was incompetent, naming her and him as trustee. Is this legal.?

If a person is not competent they do not have the legal right to sign a document. There is a presumption that a person is competent. It is...

My aunt passed away and had no children, never married. Her will gave her savings/checking to two charities and was marked POD.

I presume the POD was to a person other than the charities? The POD designation controls and takes precedence over the will. This is a common...

With so many questions, it is best to just see an attorney so you don't end up with a problem later. PA wills need to have 2 witnesses and it...

Can my deceased fathers estate sell me his house for $1 even though all proceeds from sale of house is due to Medicaid?

There could be some details here that might change the outcome, but what you are proposing is almost 99% not going to happen. If Medicaid has a...

Do you have to go to probate court to transfer property from a deceased spouse ?

There are a number of NY attorneys here on AVVO who can assist you. Depending on the size/complexity of the estate the procedure may be more or...

I do not wish to be executor of dads will . He named me and my sister ,myself being primary sister secondary . I just can't do i

No you do not have to. You may decline - it will be much easier on the backup if you sign a form of Renunciation.

I have received an inheritance of $42,000 from a friend who lived in New Jersey? I reside in NY. Must I file a NJ tax form?

If you are not related to this person, there is inheritance tax due on this inheritance to you. Now, the question is, did the estate (executor,...

If the will hasn't been probated yet and it exists, you can file to force her (or who ever has it) to probate it -then you can see it. The clause...

What to do with a trust and probate hearing

I concur that when you have a legal matter that you appear to know little about the specifics of, you should certainly have an attorney.

How to right up power of attorney?

Have the family member visit with an attorney. There are specific requirements in every state. It does not have to be difficult or expensive if...