Co-borrower on duplex in Rhode Island

Your daughter's interest will depend on the divorce laws in the State of Rhode Island. You are a one-half owner of the property. If your...

Is POD done at the bank or is a lawyer needed? Is there a max amount on the checking account? Can the pod reside overseas?

The answer to your question is yes and no. Yes you can have your husband and sibling as beneficiaries on a payable on death account. No you will...

Can a will be changed after a person dies?

In Pennsylvania the surviving spouse would be entitled to elect against the will. The surviving spouse would be entitled to 1/3 of the decedent's...

Can I establish a trust before I get married to protect my assets from her?

I have taken the liberty of redirecting your question to the family law section. I believe you may receive better direction from the family law bar...

If the testator didn't make a clear intent on a specific gift how can the beneficiary contest the will?

To contest a will or a particular portion of a will you must file objections to the proposed distributions or file a caveat to the will. This...

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My oldest sister is the executor of my mother's will. what are her duties to keep us informed of any new inheritances that arise

Although there is no legal requirement to keep beneficiaries notified of what is going on in the estate, it is common practice and good practice to...

Please explain the probate process in PA, assuming there is no will and the only asset is cash.

Your question is extremely broad. The probate process in Pennsylvania can be difficult for a non-attorney. I would suggest that you contact an...

It depends on what type of account it is and how it was titled. If the account is an individual account and yours is the only name on the account,...

How do I access the money from a burial account my brother.funeral did not take up all of the money.He lived in Phila.and I live

You must contact your attorney. Attorneys are prohibited from providing you advice with regard to this matter as you are represented by counsel. ...

What is the procedure when someone suspects a will is forged? Who pays for the investigation?

First, I question why the will was done in California if your father is, and has always been, a resident of Pennsylvania. A California attorney...