A Transfer on Death (TOD) designation does not apply to real estate. The best way to accomplish what you are trying to do is to use a life estate...

Can he be executor and contest the will at same time and how hard would it be to break will ?

If there is any way to get a lawyer you should. Maybe you will find a lawyer who will work on a contingency fee and wait to be paid after you...

Can i leave my half of our martial assets to my children?

Each person has their own will and may leave assets to whomever they please. However, a spouse may not be cut out of a will even if they are not...

How do I know what percentage he is entitled to as the spouse, versus myself ?

The distribution of wrongful death proceeds follow the laws of intestate succession in NC even if the deceased has a will that states otherwise. So...

What do i need

I would recommend you hire a private attorney in the county your mom passed. The answer to your question depends on many variables. How were your...

Can that person get SSI? Is it based off the individuals income or the parents income? They live with parent.

This relevant statement is taken directly from the SSA - "the fact [is] that the guardians of childhood beneficiaries may have substantial earnings...

If House was left to for ears and one of the four hairs dies is the air of the one that died is entitled to any proceeds from s

It depends on many factors. How was the house titled? Often real estate is titled in tenancy in common (tic) or joint tenancy with rights of...

Is my father considered a North Carolina resident and will I have to open probate case in both States?

I answered your last question, but based on the additional information I would recommend that the probate be opened in Illinois, since everything...

Will I have to open a probate case in both NC and Illinois?

Your father would likely be considered a NC resident. You won't have a probate in Illinois unless your father died with real estate in that state....

What does power of attorney mean to the one receiving the power?

A Power of Attorney is a legal permission slip that is signed by someone when they are still competent, as is the case with your mother-in-law,...