Your father is not required to leave property to his children, although if he failed to leave a will you inherit. He can disinherit whomever he...

The way the deed is titled will affect how it is administered and who potentially inherits it. Have a probate attorney review the deed and discuss...

How can I claim my mother's $6000 life insurance without going into probate?

Given the small amount you should be able to settle less formally than a full probate. Contact the insurance company and consult with a probate...

Will my mother need to be POA over her husband who has dementia?

Your father can nominate whoever he wants to be his POA, but he must have legal capacity to sign a new power of attorney. Find an elder law...

You would have to follow the intestate laws in your state to properly distribute the assets to the heirs.

I do not recommend self-help and strongly advise a lawyer. However, there is a guide called Five Wishes available, but it is not a legal document....

My mom’s live-in boyfriend of 18 years passed away without a will. Can his family members come take anything they want?

The laws of intestacy in your state will determine who inherits from the boyfriend if he held any assets. You should consult with a probate...

It isn't clear what your interest in the house is. If you have a beneficial interest in her estate, perhaps you would have grounds to stop the...

This will depend upon the language of the trust and your respective status as beneficiaries. I recommend having a trust attorney in your state look...

Trustees are the persons responsible for managing the assets in the trust, not executors. The good thing with trusts is that they can be amended to...