How do I find out if my rights to inheritance are being slowly quietly taken away. I AM the first born child. How to proceed?
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Answered on November 29, 2024
If your parents held all assets jointly then they pass to your mom outside of probate and you would not be entitled to them. Your mom now has the...
I need a revocable living trust document reviewed and get an attorney opinion letter for it. where can I find a lawyer in MD?.?
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Answered on November 21, 2024
You should be able to call any estate planning attorney office to request this service. They usually charge an hourly fee to review the document...
What do I do if my brother had my moms will changed while she had stage 3 dementia?
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Answered on November 18, 2024
If your mom is still alive then you can report it as elder abuse to different agencies who will investigate it. You can also hire an attorney to...
How do I add my son has a Successor of Interest to my home ?
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Answered on November 18, 2024
Your options are 1) Gift it under your Will, 2) Put the house in a Trust or 3) life estate deed. Each tool has pros and cons depending on your...
Do I have any rights to my home?
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Answered on November 10, 2024
It all depends who is on title and if they hold title as joint tenants or tenants in common. The deed should say this.
Your divorce settlement...
What do I need to file for power of attorney over my Father?
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Answered on November 10, 2024
If your father has capacity he can sign a power of attorney naming you his agent. If he does not have capacity you will need to file for...
Is my sister able to change the locks to my mothers house?
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Answered on November 01, 2024
Neither of you have the legal authority to access the home or lock each other out. If your mom is incapacitated and cannot sign a financial power...
In Maryland is it legal to have a statement of witnesses for a power of attorney that is NOT notarized
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Answered on October 24, 2024
In Maryland a power of attorney must be signed in the presence of 2 witnesses and be notarized. An unnotarized document is not sufficient.
I have prepared an updated will dated three months ago. Is it ok for the witnesses to sign it
with the current date?
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Answered on October 24, 2024
No. Witnesses need to watch you sign the document and then sign and date the document themselves immediately after.
Can’t you help getting a will in trust that was left to me ?
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Answered on October 24, 2024
You need to open an Estate. You can do this by filing the Will at the local register of wills office and obtaining letters of administration.
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