When someone says "Offshore" asset protection - where is that? what does it mean?

Offshore means not in US and the location protects the privacy of the investor-not disclosing the assets and income to the US and IRS.

How can I be certain my best friend has filed a will?

Not sure of any crime she is committing. She has spousal rights she can claim if his will does not include her. The provisions of the will would...

The decedents will leaves specific bequest to his children yet all assets are in the name of his revocable trust.

I agree with Attorney Frederick-the will only applies to assets in the name of deceased. Most clients that have a Living Trust-have a pour over...

Does Texas have a law authorizing non-hospital DNR orders?

I am Florida attorney and I noticed that no one has answered your question. In Florida the "Living Will" is usually prepared by attorney and the...

My dad made exwife power of attorney in 1984 Augusta Georgia( Richmond county)he just made out new power of attorney papers

No-the old POA has to be revoked in writing. Also-ot would be better if the revocation was recorded.

Do new power of attorney over rule old power of attorney papers in Georgia

No-Your POA would have to be revoked by written instrument.

What is Asset Protection - I hear so much about it...

In Florida-your home is a protected asset by statute 222. Any insurance product you buy is also protected by same statute.

My aunt is in a nursing home w/dimentia. How can I obtain power of attorney if she is no longer capable of giving it to me.

Best bet-see a guardianship attorney to determine if you can start a procedure to be appointed as guardian.

You have two good answers. The short version-probate is the legal process of getting assets out of a deceased persons name. The court appointed...

Is there a time limit on claiming real estate inheritance?

In addition to Attorney Messutta's answer-if mortgages and real estate taxes aren't paid-you could lose your inheritance before you receive it.