Irreversable trust

You should get with a local estate planning attorney and have them review the trust agreement and will as soon as possible. As noted in the prior...

I have a durable poa for my dad. I do not for my mom. Can I sell their home?

I agree with Mr. Fromm. If the house is owned by your parents jointly, as is customary between married individuals, both signatures would be...

Is this legal or is it gift sharing etc?

I agree with all the prior answers but would also note there are significantly better ways to distribute wealth to other generations than through...

Can the apartment complex make me liable for a utility bill from a previous tenant?

You need to review the lease and see what it says about utilities. The language you used - "took over" - leads me to believe there was either an...

Does a power of attorney have to be handled by an attorney?

The POA does not need to be drafted by an attorney; however, it is highly recommended to ensure you are in full compliance with the statutory...

My sister says that she has medical power of attorney in my Mom's behalf since she is the eldest sibling.True or false?

Age has nothing to do with it. The only way your sister could be the medical power of attorney is if your mother named your sister in a legal...

Trying to get power of attorney over someone who has had a stroke and is not cognitively there to make decisions.

Sadly, it is too late to use a power of attorney since your father is no longer capable of making his own decisions or indicating his wishes. This...

Is there a way to dispose of furnishings and personal effects to avoid probate?

I agree - you would be well advised to get with a local practitioner and have them review your entire estate plan and current titling of all assets...

jjludman - There really isn't any gray area here. The article you cited is mostly consistent with the comments above, but the laws discussed in...

jjludman - There really isn't any gray area here. The article you cited is mostly consistent with the comments above, but the laws discussed in...