POD on my Moms CD'S she has at a local bank.My sister died, is her husband entitled to her portion of the money

I agree with Justin. I would add that you should bring this to your mother's attention. Your mother should update that account to make sure it...

According to Medicaid, what are countable assets in Wisconsin?

I agree with the above; I would only add that for purposes of Medicaid, a spouse's assets are also counted.

If I have POA for my mother...when she dies does the money remaining in her accounts come to me tax free?

The first issue is not taxes. If you have a power of attorney, then you have a duty to only use those resources for her benefit. You cannot use a...

When someone passes away who gets the house?

I agree with the above. I would only add that her note is not legally binding. It would only be legal if she officially "disclaimed" the...

I just found out my attorney knew opposing counsel was hired on contingeny for a trust contest that has no merit.

I agree with Mr. Gold -- the first person you should speak with is your attorney. Keep in mind that the client has control over the larger...

Can they press charges/sue and if so what type of lawyer do I need?

She probably does not have enough information to press criminal charges. It is unclear if she knows whether your father took it or whether some...

Is there a way that my mother would not have to pay a entire loan back after my father passed?

You have identified the key issue: whether she also signed the loans. Take a close look at all of the loans. Make sure that she did sign the...

My mother die.I do not know if she had a will or notMy sister will not tell me anything.She says the house is in her name,the

You are correct that you need to contact an attorney immediately. An attorney can help in two ways. First, if your mother did not have a Will,...

What are the advantages of placing the house on a trust for my child during a divorce?

I will start by explaining the basic elements of a trust. If property is owned by the trust, then the Trustee (one individual or entity) manages...

This is an important question, but as the other responders have noted, there are many different answers. Unfortunately, in most states, if the...