If I pass away, can the adult child get 1/2 my property, bank account, or anything else? Should I make a Will?

The other attorneys who answered have done a great job answering the "if" part of your question (if the adult child can inherit) and that a will...

How do I acquire a copy.

As a beneficiary to your mother's will, you are entitled to know the details of your inheritance. You have at least two options available to you....

Any way that we can prove legally that my mother’s “friend” is guilty of elderly exploitation. Any action we can take?

I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the shock and grief you are experiencing. If you believe there is abuse, neglect, or exploitation...

Example, if 10 siblings and 6 are now deceased leaving 8 children, what share of the estate would each individual receive?

The only way siblings would inherit from someone who dies without a will is if the deceased does not have a surviving spouse and has no surviving...

No two trusts are exactly alike, so without seeing the Trust Agreement, it is virtually impossible to know why he did what he did, and more...

What Can I do and why doesn't an affidavit suffice for saying I am their daughter?

It's possible the bank is referring to Form AOC-E-203B, which is used when the value of a deceased person's estate is less than $20,000. This form...

When a child is designated as a beneficiary on some investments is that investment subject to the estate?

Neil is correct in that the beneficiary designation on assets such as life insurance policies, investment accounts, and retirement accounts trump,...