When your husband dies and his mother had power of attorney

Not sure of your question. The POA was void upon death. His last will would now control. If he did have a will-the State Statutory will would...

My Mother is now housebound and wants to give me power of attorney. Does she need to be present to have it notarized ?

Yes-of course she needs to be present to sign the document. Joint accounts go to the survivor(you) and do not have to be used to pay her creditors.

Can I designate my current wife as beneficiary of an IRA in my Revocable Living Trust when my daughter is Successor Trustee?

I am very very old and have a client base of over 38,000. I have never witnesed a Trust as an owner of an Individual RA(IRA)-note the word...

I want to replace my sister with my daughter on a safe deposit box. My sister has the keys an won't give them to me.

Request the keys by certified letter. If you do receive-go to the bank and ask to change your box and get new keys.

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In addition to the posted answers-you should hire an attorney to write a letter demanding the will be filed and give her a time line to file. The...

When my mother purchased her home in 2005 she put me on the deed with her. Will that protect the house form nursing homes?

Her homestead interest in exempt for medicaid purposes. The gift of 1/2 interest in home was more than five years ago. and also exempt. Her...

Do all wills need to be probated in New York?

I agree with the "NO" answers posted by the other attorneys.

How do I get a Power of Attorney for my Mom ASAP?

One state will honor another State's document. However -each state has different laws. The best bet would be to get your attorney to contact a...

All trusts become irrevocable at time of death of last Grantor. The trust controls wants in the trust and the will controls assets outside the...

My domestic partner left me as the beneficiary on both his retirement and life insurance. He was separated from his wifefor 13yr

According to Attorney Siegel-NY has the same laws as Florida-The spouse has certain rights and can elect to receive part of the estate. You need...