Why is there a difference in the waiting time on a will as to how long one person has to survive the other?

Your state's statute most likely prescribes a minimum amount of time that a beneficiary needs to survive the decedent in order to receive an...

My husband is disabled and dying of multiple myeloma. Should I get a Power of Attorney now or wait?

I agree with Mr. Fromm; you should contact an experienced estate planning and/or elder law attorney to get a power of attorney in place as soon as...

My mother has alzheimers how do i go about getting power of attorney to handle her affairs. We both live in the same cty in NJ

If your mother has Alzheimer's, it is important that she put a strong power of attorney in place to make sure that you are able to handle any of...

I want to write my own will and exclude my adult child and spouse, I have a prenuptual

As the prior response states, you should really seek the guidance of an experienced estate planning and elder law attorney. You are contemplating...

Do I need a license to sale my deceased mother's house?

If your mom passed away without a will, then the home would be distributed according to your state's intestacy statute. If there is no surviving...

A notary cannot witness his/her own signature; therefore your concerns regarding the the will are valid. If such is the case, then the notary is...

If 2 people are left a house in a will and 1 no longer lives there is the one who still lives there responsible for all costs?

Ownership of a house does not depend on whether someone inhabits the house; ownership is established by the names on the deed which evidences title...

How do I find all accounts owned by someone who is deceased? also, what takes precedence - a will or designated beneficiaries?

Beneficiary designations control any accounts that are registered as such, regardless of what the will provides. The will controls the...

My mom and I have a joint checking account. My brother is her power of attorney, can he pull records from this account and also

The short answer is most probably yes. Without seeing the authority granted in the power of attorney, I can tell you that most powers of attorney...

My husband is incarcerated and I need to sell a vehicle we own together. How do I do this?

Either option you mention is feasible. Your husband can either personally sign the title to transfer the vehicle or he can execute a general or...