Can my family use a Family Settlement Agreement to finalize an estate when the will includes churches as beneficiaries?

It depends on the amount of the bequests. Check the amounts and the rules as at minimum you likely had to notify the attorney general, and may...

How to find out about my father will?

In PA, and in most states, wills once a person dies are public record when filed with the Register of Wills or other probate official. Check the...

Do the guns go back to the estate or can I keep the guns as a gift?

The issue is whether he intended a gift or a loan. Secondly, even if the gift is valid, there are strict rules regarding legally transferring of...

Can memory loss,(long or short term), be used as a reason to break a contract?

You should consult an elder law attorney in the state that the law for the contract is governed by to determine whether you have a case. There may...

My two sisters and I would like to review the POA that my Stepmother used to make decisions for my Father's affairs; can we?

You have three distinct legal issues. First, for the POA, you have a right to file a petition to compel an accounting, and petition for discovery...

My boyfriend and I are buying a house. I want to be on the deed, but not the mortgage. Is this possible? We are in Pennsylvania.

This will depend on the bank and title company. While in theory there is no bar on being on the Deed but not the mortgage, most banks after the...

When my fiance died he left me our dog in the will. Now his family won't give the dog back to me. How can I get my dog back?

It is unclear from your question whether you started probate, whether the will was filed, who has the will, who is the executor, etc...If the will...

Can a nursing home take a house if someone lives there

Your uncle or his agent under a valid POA or guardian needs to consult an elder law attorney as to options. The law in this area is very fact...

My mom and I have a joint CD account at a bank of which only my social security number was given.

It will almost certainly be considered an asset. You need to consult an elder law attorney, providing a list of assets and income sources in her...

I agree with the other attorneys' recommendations. If the will was filed, then it should be viewable unless sealed by the court, which is highly...