Do minor children still get a part of the estate even if there is a will and the spouse gets everything?

If you probate your husband's Will it, and the beneficiary designations on his IRA and life insurance, will control who receives the funds. But...

If the Will relieved the Executor of posting bond and filing reports then he is not required to be bonded or to provide accountings to the Court. ...

Special Needs brother becoming an adult while still needing a guardian, mother is a single parent and illegal immigrant.

You are wise to be planning ahead. However, your situation, as presented, is complicated and has a number of legal issues that require more...

Trouble with SSA regarding trust

Special Needs Trusts are great tools that, when drafted and administered properly, allow for individuals like yourself to become or remain eligible...

Intestate succession laws?

Under Georgia intestacy law you are not an heir at law if you are not a blood or adopted grandchild of the woman you believe to be your...

Legal Councel SSA regarding Special Needs Trust

You may need to engage a Special Needs Law or Social Security attorney to advocate on your behalf. However, I suggest you also contact the pooled...

My husband died with no will all accounts wete joint with the exception of one His disablity settlement

If the disability settlement is an annuity, it should name a remainder beneficiary. But if the disability settlement consists of funds in an...

Can a person receive Medicare without receiving any type of Social Security assistance.

Medicare is available to individuals who are 65 years of age or older, or to individuals who have been determined by the Social Security...

I have 'Durable P.O.A.' & sole beneficiary of his VA ins.; does his adoptive daughter take precidence over that?

My condolences on the passing of your friend. The Power of Attorney that Bob gave you ended at his death. If there are assets in Bob's name...

How can I legally remove Mom's POA?

Based on the facts as you have presented them, the probate court in the county where your mother resides would likely appoint an emergency guardian...