My sister and I were named executors of our parents will. my dad died in 2012 and mom is having a new will drawn up by my

No. If your mother is competent, she can name whoever she wishes as Agent under her POA. If she is not competent, it is not appropriate for her...

Can a durable power of attorney be challenged?

The Agent under a power of attorney has no obligation to share any information about the Principal's affairs. In fact, the Agent could be liable...

The direct answer is "get the assistance of an EXPERT estate or elder law attorney." Here are some reasons why: Your lawyer, who prepares and may...

If I use the statute of descent West Virginia to handle my dad's estate Do I need a lawyer?

West Virginia has an abbreviated estate process using an "Affidavit of Heirship", but I'm an Ohio lawyer and am not sure it applies to anything...

Mr. Reynolds has, as usual, provided a perfect answer to your question. More facts are needed, and without a review of the deed itself, no lawyer...

How long does an heir have to file a claim against an estate in ohio

The first thing you need to see is your aunt's Will or trust. If he died within a few weeks or months of her, you may or may not be his successor....

Deposits are not taxed. However, if your parents earned this money and failed to pay taxes on it, there is a remote possibility that a routine...

No. You are an interested party. Best to find a friend or neighbor who knows your mother. Self-help estate planning is risky. With all due...

This is a follow up from a previous asked question.

There is no specific "statute of limitations" but you should not wait more than a couple of months to act. Assets and documents can disappear...

Is my stepfather entitled to spousal allowance after I paid all the household bills?

If there is this much money involved, you are making a big mistake trying to do this accounting on the esoteric, illogical and confusing probate...