Can I draw up my own will? .

You can draw up your own will. However you must make sure it is executed in accordance to state law. In most, if not all, states, you need to sign...

Wills and power of atty.

As long as a person has legal competence (is of sound mind and is over the age of minority) can change his will. A change to a will is called a...

I live in Tx & have a will that needs to be probated, the attorney is asking for $1500. up front.

This seems reasonable but check the Texas Probate Code, which may offer guidance on what is presumed reasonable fees. In Florida, where I practice,...

Can POA be turned over from one person to another in Wisconsin? The assigned POA does not want this responsibility any longer.

A review of the POA would have to be done to correctly answer this question. A well-written POA will have a provision stating what takes place if...

A lien can stay on your house until the debt is paid. If you sell your house, the lien will need to be paid off at closing. In Florida, there is...

My stepfather passed. I am the beneficiary on everything except his retirement, he did not name someone. Am I entitled to it ?

It depends on the provisions of the pension. Best thing to do is to contact the company administering the policy. The company will probably send...

Can I just add to my will to change the benefictor. Son died. Disallow 1 daughter

An amendment to a will is called a codicil. Generally to execute a codicil correctly it has to follow the same requirements as executing a will...

How Do I find out if someone had a will or not

Check the probate court in the county where the deceased last resided. If it went through probate, the will should be on file with the court.

What is the process for putting the deed in my name is is in my mother and fathers name.

Probate should be opened for your mother's estate. The house, along with other assets, will need to go through probate. I strongly recommend you...

I live in West Virginia. My father passed away and did not have a will. Can my step-mother keepall of his stuff legally

The intestate (meaning without a will) laws of the state where your father last resided at the time of his death will govern how the estate should...