What are my legal and financial obligations in this matter?

Your mother added only you to the title on her home. She did not add your sister. You sold your house and moved in with your mother taking care of...

What happens to a life insurance policy on me if all my beneficiaries have died and one of them was the one paying the policy?

You should contact the insurance company and explain the situation. They will either instruct you to complete paperwork available on line or that...

My fiancée named me as his beneficiary on his retirement pension plan through his employer, and he just passed away this week?

The type of plan offered by his employer and the options your finance selected will determine if you are eligible for any benefits from his...

How can i get a copy of my dads medical records if i am not the executor of his Estate?

Your authority under the Guatdianship terminated pnce you had notice of your father's death. You should have the drs certs used in the...

Does a change in deed ownership void a codicil in regards to a home?

Deeds normally have more weight and authority than a Will or Codicil. You need to take both the deed and will/ codicil to an experienced estate...

Do I need to claim a monetary gift as income if the gifter paid the gift tax?

The recipient of a gift does not pay "gift tax". The gift giver files a gift tax return for the year the gift was made. This is only necessary when...

Normally the estate would pay the outstanding fines and penalties. In as much as the estate is ill-liquid, you or whomever is having the title...

Can i grant somone the power of attorney while out of the country?

Your POA can be broad based and all encompassing or limited in nature. That is a discussion you need to have with the attorney you retain....

If your mother left a valid Last Will and Testament, the executor must follow thevterms of th eWill. If not everyones rights are controlled by the...

If you have power of Attorney over someone, are they allowed to be a witness on your will?

No. Witnesses should be competent at the time they see the Will executed as they could be called to testify in a caveat proceeding, (to have the...