DOES THE SUCCESSOR AGENT HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE SIGNING OF THE POWER OF ATTORNEY?

Legally, neither you nor your daughter need to sign your mother's Power of Attorney. However, it may be the policy of the attorney preparing the...

First of all, you are only the Executor if you have gone to the probate court and signed all the paperwork you need to officially become the...

A "Custodian under the UTMA," UTMA being the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act, is not the same thing as a Trustee. Typically, when dealing with life...

What kind of will do i need and do i need a lawyer to make one?

You don't need Wills at all. Wills put your assets through the nighmare of probate, and Wills cannot ensure that your children get every penny you...

Can I and my same sex spouse change our last names through any court?

Anyone can change their name in Virginia at any time, for almost any valid reason whatsover, and your situation is certainly a valid reason to...

Am 89 years old with no family and i want to will my house to my friend after my death. How do i go by doing that?

A notarized affidavit will not accomplish your goal. The basic tools that can help accomplish your goal are a Will or a Living Trust. A Will...

My dad is in a health rehab center.A psychologist said he has dementia,his doc says no.Both are employed by the center.What now?

We have many clients in nursing homes who are "difficult" patients that the nursing homes don't want. In these cases, there are wasy that we can...

My mom has her few assets in an "estate". She needs to go into assisted living. Can they take her "estate" for payment?

Estate Planning does not protect assets at all. To protect assets in connection with your mother's long-term care needs, including the future...

My mom recently had a stroke, still alive but her mind is fuzzy. How do I find out if she has a will and how can I get a copy?

Although your question focuses on finding your mother's Will, you may be asking the wrong question, because you only need your mother's Will if she...

What does the following statement in a will mean ? I leave to my children, ( children's names ) , or survivor(s), equally.

I agree with the prior answers. You need to hire an attorney to either direct the document properly or, if this is a wil of someone who already...