I was once told that children don't grow financial brains until they are 25 or older(some never do). I would think it would not be wise to give a...

I practice in Florida and not clear where your mother lives. In the state of Florida-the new power of attorney statute allows two people to be...

What should I look for in a good estate planning attorney?

I agree with interviewing several attorneys. I would ask the attorney what portion of their time is spent on estate planning and how many files...

Need to know how to step something up so my son gets my house and anything i have without someone trying to take

I would discuss a Living Trust with your attorney. Your assets can be controlled and distributed as needed over a period of time to your son if...

Father in law passed away with NO WILL!!!!

The two adult children should receive everything through probate. Once one of the children is appointed the personal representative by the...

Can a check made out "to the estate of..." my Mother, be deposited in my checking account?

Both of the attorneys have given sound advice. General rule-you can never use a power of attorney to benefit yourself-only for the benefit of...

Can a relative of a deceased party contest the deceased's will if the relative was not specifically bequeathed anything?

Anyone can contest anything. The most common reasons to contest are undue influence and incompetence. It is diffucult to win a contest if those...

What happens if my dad dies with no will? I do have durable POA.

First-I am Florida Law attorney. All States have a statutory will if your father does not have one. The courts will appoint the Personal...

Re: E-Bonds given by parents - what docs are needed to cash when issued to (1. Dad & Mom)-( 2. Mom only) - both deceased

Bonds would need to go through probate in the estate of last parent to die. Would be best to discuss what level of probate based on creditors and...

How do you get a power of attorney lifted

First-I am a Florida attorney. I believe all States allow a person to revoke a power of attorney by written instrument. The revocation is...