You should check the public records in the county where the house is located. If the house is in a trust, the recorded deed will show the name of...

My husband is being arrested for felony charges, (Tennessee) how do I get power of attorney to handle financial things?

If you have joint accounts, you can handle financial things without any docouments. However, a POA would be a good idea to have because it can...

Can legal guardianship be obtained without the parents being notified? I have proof that she knew my whereabouts.

Talk to the attorney appointed for your children first and if he or she is ethically able to help you because of the errors, he or she will do so...

Can a nursing home sue the fiduciary party for unpaid bill? even if the nursing home resident refuses to pay?

You are a fiduciary. However, your DPOA may be a springing DPOA under the law prior to 10/1/11. The DPOA should be interpreted under the law...

Hello I am 4 months pregnant and my long term boy friend / soul mate passed away. Two weeks ago he had a trust fund.

Please consult an estate attorney ASAP. Your child may be entitled to the funds. However, some grandparents and parents define descendants as...

How soon do you have to have deed transferred after probate court?

It really doesn't take long to have a deed changed and you may live in a state where you, as executor, can pass title with a distributive deed...

Mom passed intestate

If the properties are joint with survivorship, he gets the properties. If they are mom and dad, there is a chance that the properies are tenants in...

Can the courts break an irrevocable trust to pay for elder care of the trustor

It all depends on the ter ms of the trust. If it is an irrevocable trust for the benefit of others, it is doubtful that the court can break it. ...

Is there a way to find out if my late aunt had assets that the executor did not claim on the inventory list that was filed?

You should have had an opportunity to challenge the inventory. But, you need some proof. You should have been notified that you were a beneficiary...

What are the rights of the wife and children when the deceased brother probrate his estate leaving the wife and two children out

You stated that this is many years later - that's a problem. This should have been done at the time of husband and father's death before things...