I would advise extreme caution in trying to write your own will as there are many risks involved and things that could unintentionally go wrong. An...

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If the will, power of attorney, and living will are validly executed and legal in New Jersey then they are legal in South Carolina. There are...

Can we contest or revoke a POA or Executors status?

Power of attorney only last during the life of the principal. After someone dies the personal representative also known as executor serves and...

My dad passed..He had been renting stuff from arrons rent to own .......I dont have the stuff and dont know where it is,

His estate will be responsible for all debts including these items. If you are the personal representative that you can help mitigate debts by...

What is the best and most economical way to give my home to a non-family member upon my death that avoids probate?

Putting your home in a will guarantee that it will go through probate court when you die. To avoid probate you will have to remove title of the...

Brother lost 1st POA from judge in court. Now Conservator says that Brother has Guardian over parent estate! Is this legal?

In South Carolina when someone is disabled and there is not a valid power of attorney in place the probate court has proceedings to appoint a...

How is a living will different from a will?

A living will is an advance directive health care document that is focused on the dying process only to remove life sustaining treatment or pull...

How difficult is it to appeal a probate judge's ruling concerning the appointment of a conservator and guardian.

It can be difficult to appeal a judge's ruling concerning the appointment of a conservator and guardian. If there is evidence or you can prove...

My husband died this month. what is my portion?

If there is no will in place then half of probate estate would go to you and half to the biological kids. For the house the title has to be...

Is it necessary to file a Healthcare and Financial Powers of Attorney in South Carolina to make them legal and binding?

Living Wills and Healthcare Power Of Attorneys are free and available at http://aging.sc.gov/legal/Pages/LivingWillAndPowerOfAttorney.aspx and can...