Can an insurance policy be included under residuary estate if the beneficiary is deceased and a new designation not completed?

I don't exactly follow the last part of your question but here is what I think will happen. The proceeds should pass to a person who is now...

Will in probate being contested by opposing lawyer and other family members

It would be impossible for anyone here on Avvo to state whether the will is likely to be overturned because first of all that decision will rest...

Can 1 person sign as POA when 2 signatures are required?

Based solely on the asserted facts in your question, it would appear that the single agent signing documents would be exceeding his/her authority...

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Does a financial power of attorney in iowa have to be done by an attorney or can I use a generic form?

You are not required to use an attorney to prepare a durable power of attorney. Some of the self prepared POAs that I've seen come into the office...

Should I apply for SSI benefits for my son now or when he's 18?

I fully understand the situation you are in and I think you are doing an admirable job of trying to look out for your son's future. Unfortunately,...

Can a permanently disabled wife (ex- teacher) get SS benefits from her spouse's benefits? He is not retired, the wife is.

I don't see any SSA benefit that the wife could get beyond what she is currently earning for her SSDI benefit. There wouldn't be a claim against...

My wife has judgment for credit card debt is she safe with direct deposit or have social security check mailed to her.

SSA income will be safe regardless of direct deposit so long as it is not commingled with any other assets, so she just needs to maintain an...

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Is having a criminal history proable cause to search and question someone during a traffic stop?

Your question doesn't state if anything was found or whether you were actually charged with anything. If you were charged then you'll want to...

,Should I apply for social security disability?

It is impossible for anyone other than you to truly know your situation and whether you are or are not disabled and unable to perform any full time...