In Georgia, does a Durable Unlimited Power of Attorney have to be noterized?

A Durable Financial Power of Attorney must be both witnessed and notarized (by different individuals) if the document will be used to convey real...

How can I claim my dad who died social security?

Survivor benefits are limited to surviving spouses and minor children. See http://www.socialsecurity.gov/survivorplan/ifyou.htm for more information.

Common Form Probate is probate of a will without notice to the heirs; it is not conclusive on anyone having an interest in the estate for a period...

Can I just file the Will or do I have to file the will as well as probate the Will.

A will needs to be probated when assets owned by the decedent are controlled by the will. Based on the facts you have provided, it sounds like the...

Can someone that has placed some land in a trust, where the land will be divided equally among 4 adult children upon her death,

The answer to your question depends on the terms of the Trust, and the state law that applies to the Trust. Since the land is in one state and the...

Have a question about using a trust fund to purchase a home

A trust is controlled by the terms of the document. If the document specifically allows or prohibits the purchase of a home, you have your answer....

Is someone diagnosed with early stage dementia stripped of the right to change health care proxy and or power of attorney?

I recommend you contact an elder law attorney in Tennessee who can tell you what your rights and options are in order to ensure that your mother...

How do I get a power of attorney for my mother

If you mother can express who she wants to make financial decisions for her, and understands that by signing a Power of Attorney that individual...

Brother dies in accident can next of kin be contested

First, the law of the state where your brother lived at the time of his death (not where he actually died, if that is different) will control. The...

Do joint assets belong on the inventory?

If you are confident the assets are not probate assets then they do not need to be included on the probate or estate administration inventory filed...