Estate Planning for generational wealth?

The 401k and investments should pass outside of probate as long as she designated beneficiaries. Otherwise, the first step will be to open up the...

As my colleagues have noted, it depends. Power of attorney documents can be written in ways to give power to multiple people to act independently...

Contesting A Will

Ms, Coleman is correct. You will need to file suit to challenge the validity of the new will (will caveat). A will can be deemed invalid if it...

Do I inherit the land too with a WILL and Dual Power of Attorney? Or does my stepfather's children own part of the land?

If you inherited the property by will, it will depend on what the will specifies. If the will only says that the home is to go to you--and doesn't...

Short answer: Healthcare POA doesn't have to be recorded and General POA doesn't necessarily need to be recorded but you should do so. The...

Mr. Rafter is correct. The new will can be invalidated if your mother is considered incompetent due to her dementia. Note, the insurance,...

If someone's TRUST states the guardianship of their children if they were to pass but they do not have custody of the child at t

Short answer: no a trust cannot do that. A trust cannot dictate the guardian or custodian of a person. If someone had guardianship (different...

What should I do if Medicaid is investigating the sale of property by Medicaid recipients?

If she sold the property a year ago, that is within the look back period under the Medicaid rules. She could be subject to penalty, since it’s not...

Does someone have to be appointed the position of power of attorney in nc?

For you to have power of attorney, a document would need to be drafted and she would need to sign that power over to you. That document would then...

Do I get custody of my stepchild?

I agree with Attorney Killian. The short answer is: if something happens to the father, you don't automatically get custody but you likely will...