My father put his apt. in trust to my brother and I. My brother passed away, does my sister in law get 1/2 the apt?

To accurately answer your question an attorney would need to review the trust document and the facts surrounding the matter. For instance, did your...

I have an estate valued at roughly $1,000,000. I 'm ill and don't want nursing homes to get my money. What are my options?

I strongly recommend you consult with an estate planning attorney immediately. To best prepare your estate plan, an attorney needs to review your...

We had a will drawn up 30 years ago in the state of NY - but we now live in Florida. Is this will valid in the state of FL?

If the will was validly executed in New York, it will be recognized in Florida. However, I strongly recommend you consult with an estate planning...

My father died unexpectedly and we can't get to any of his information to plan the funeral.

I strongly suggest you contact a probate attorney in your area immediately. You should act quickly in order to ensure the assets don't ...

Is it normal for a lawyer handling setting up an estate to deposit the check in their trust fund then pay you?

Yes, it is normal procedure for an attorney to set up a client trust fund to deposit funds in. The trust fund is not the attorney's account. As...

My ex husband passed away in Colorado. We have a daughter together. He left no will. How can I get the money from his bank acct

Check with the bank to determine how the bank account is held. If there is not a payable on death provision on the account, it will need to go...

Can an executor of a will appoint someone or the guardian of the survivor as the Power of Attorney?

Since your mother has not yet passed away, the will does not yet take power. The hospital has probably given you rights to make health care...

Probate should be filed and a Notice to Creditors needs to go out to notify creditors of the debtor's death. The Personal Representative...

What can be done when someone dies and the person who had Power of Attorney thinks they are still in charge? No will/AL

You are correct in stating that the Power of Attorney terminates at death. Probate needs to be filed and a Petition for a court administered...

Should I modify my house and beach property titles?

You have several options available. For instance you can put the property into a trust, title the property as a Life Estate, or title the property...