What do I do if the credit union does not honor my mother's change of beneficiary on her IRA accounts.

I agree that you should consult with an estate attorney as soon as possible to discuss the issue with the credit union. I regularly practice in...

Durable power of attorney vs. spouse

If the son is given power of attorney and not the father's wife, only the son may act for the father as specified in the document.

First: A disclaimer - This is not my primary area of practice. That being said, I do know a good amount about this area of the law. Based on...

My husband die and did not leave a will, we were separate. Do i have any right as a wife to his estate?

If legally you are still married, even if you are separated, you most likely have a right to a portion of the intestate estate (i.e. estate in...

My ex and i are back in court for custody! Will her new husbands incom efigure into child support? She does not work now!

NO. Child support is based solely on your income and your ex's income. However, if your ex does not work and has made no effort to obtain a job or...

Who handles taxes on a deceased person's account?

Hi, The type of account you refer to is a "payable on death" (POD). That type of account passes directly to the beneficiary and avoid probate (the...

I agree with others that you need to have an independent NY attorney look at this. But one thing not yet mentioned is your point that your...

With sole legal and physical custody of my children, can I move out of MD and relocate to SC?

I agree with the above-answer. You need to look at what the custody order/agreement states with regard to moving and your former spouse's...

Am I entitled to a copy of a will if I am suppose to be a beneficiary?

All of the other attorneys who answered this question are correct. I just wanted to add an explanation: you are not a beneficiary until your...

How do I change my will to have both of my daughters inherit my home upon death, but one daughter has the right to live in it.

It is unclear from your question whether you are concerned about your eligibility for Medicaid or your daughter's? If it is yours, then what you...

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