Is it normal for a funeral home to charge for a full blown funeral and memorial service if there is no will specifying otherwise

Sounds like you have several issues. Firstly, the person arranging the funeral can specify what is to be done to keep costs down so if you signed...

This is not the easiest question to answer: But I can say that you can gift assets to anyone you like. If there is a dispute about his wishes...

How long is the probate process?

Generally the probate process in Philadelphia, where I practice, is about 1 year. You have to apply at the register of wills with a copy of the...

My mother died recently. I had power of attorney prior to death. She received two checks. How do I go about cashing them?

As the power of attorney terminates your right as agent at death, you most likely will have to "raise" an estate. You would have to be appointed...

My mother just passed away Saturday. Her name and my grandmother's name are on the house. Who gets the house now?

Generally speaking I am assuming they were tenants in common. This means they were each the owner of a half-interest in the home. To sell a home...

Can a wife sign as a witness for husbands Durable POA when the agent is not her. Daughter is named as agent

I would avoid it as a general rule, as in some ways the wife could be an interested party. I.e., she may direct her daughter to do things for her...