My step father passed away in 2006 and did not have will. He has a checking account with approximately $1,300.

If this is the only asset, your mother can use a Summary Administration. The creditor period has run because your father has been dead for more...

How can I get my children back from my mom?

You should consult a guardianship attorney to review the court file and advise you of the proper steps to take. You question states that your...

Who receives proceeds from an annuity after the owner death?

Annuities are very poor trust assets for many tax related reasons - and, as you can see, a conflict of beneficiaries. If the trust is the owner,...

I suggest that you check the amendment and see what attorney drafted the amendment. He or she should have a copy of the intervivos trust. Trusts...

Power of Attorney, Living trust or Legal guardianship of Parent with Assets who is in intensive care and unable to make decision

If yiour father does not have a living will or power of attorney, the only avenue left is guardianship.The transfer of all of his funds to you...

Who would be the next of kin to my late brother?

Your brother's wife is out of the picture since she is remarried. Your nephews would be considered next of kin - heirs at law.

My mom passed on. my dad and i owned the house my sister says all she needs is my dad's signature for her to own the home.

If your name was on the deed with your father, you needed to sign the deed to transfer ALL of the ownership of the property to your sister. Perhaps...

It sounds like you drafted your own temporary guardianship agreement. If you did not go to court for a guardianship, the document is invalid. Only...

When a Power of Attorney assigns a guardian to an individual does the guardian assume the PA ?

There are guardians of persons and property. Each has a specific job. The court will decide what responsibilities each should assume. Deoending on...

My parents died without a will. My brother isn't sharing information. How do I proceed to settle the estate?

Since your parents died without wills, their esatates are "intestate" - meaning without a Will. Someone - probably you , your brother or an...