My dad passed away while i was 17, I had to sign some papers stating I'd get money when i turned 20/21 (Im 20, rest in details)

You have to be 18 to sign a legal document-so the document you signed should be reviewed. You should meet with the attorney that handled the...

Out of state heir needs to monitor estate lawyer, what problems could this cause?

The personal representative(executor) has to sign all of the paperwork generated inside the estate and this can not be assigned. The son should...

I'm named in the will as equal inheritor of all assets. But my mom's IRA names my two sisters as trustees.

Your question is a little confusing. Yes-IRA's usually have beneficiaires outside of the probate estate. Naming your sisters's as trustees on...

He could not use the power of attorney to benefit himself-so it would be worth looking into with an attorney. His defense could be that the assets...

Selecting an Estate Planning attorney

I would obtain an attorney in the state you reside. If you own real estate in other states-your home attorney can coordinate the transfer of real...

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I have a will recorded at courthouse from 10 yrs ago. I re-wrote it but haven't recorded it. Which one is legal if I die today

Your last will is your last will. Most states do not allow recording wills before death. Since you have already recorded a prior will- I would...

My dad wants me to inherit his house when he passes. Should we just do a quitclaim deed now?

Attorney Davis has listed the reasons that your Dad should not gift the house now. Visit with an estate planning attorney to put together a better...

What should my mother do with her inheritance.

Attorney Golden's advice is "Golden". Get an Elder law attorney to structure the inheritance to keep the benefits. This is an everyday event...

Does a will have to be executed if has been since 1994? My grandfather left his farm to his 3 children and nothing happened?

Yes-the grandfathers will would have to be probated and the asset received by your mother before she could leave her interest to her...

Does a POA medical and POA finances have to be named in a will.

No-they are separate documents. The POA is void upon death and then the will becomes the main document.