I am getting different answers regarding the irrevocable trust and how it might work for me.

Assuming that your trust was established more than 5 years before you applied for Medicaid and that it provides for wholly discretionary...

What are my legal rights to property inherited by my husband?

I agree with Mr. Watling. Inherited property is generally not part of the marital estate for purposes of property division in divorce. That is...

You don't say whether or not the person who owns the property has died or is still living, and if living, if competent to make a Will or...

Do not know what name to add to survivorship deed. I am executor of will and mom will own home until she passes. I have siblings

If you are left to handle affairs, you should handle them wisely. Using a site like Avvo is a good start, because you can get some useful...

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Both parents passed away with out POA and EOW done leagally. Bother and I agree needs to be me. How do I get this done?

You should contact Mr Reynolds or another of the Cincinnati Avvo attorneys immediately. Someone needs to review all your paperwork because your...

How do I demand to see a copy of my late fathers will?

Unfortunately, with the high divorce rate this is an increasingly common problem. You and your brother need to get an expert probate attorney NOW...

Can I legally fill out a living will and power of attorney so my husband has no say so in the event something should happen .

Yes, you may designate anyone you choose (a) to be contacted under your Living Will, or (b) to serve as an Agent under a Durable Power of Attorney...

My mother was murdered in 2008. Her life insurance policy was in her deceased father's name. Do I have any right to the money?

Mr. Frederick and Mr. Reynolds have give you outstanding answers and advice. Permit me to back up and explain one point of law. Much of the...

If I put my house & most of my saving in an irrevocable trust, may I still sell the house via my trustee and

Ohio has a brand new law that becomes effective March 27. It allows persons to create a trust of which they are beneficiary and still have it be...

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Is there a way to claim a life insurance policy without reopening an estate?

I think there is some conflict in the advice of my colleagues, so let me try to clarify. If the insurance policies had named beneficiaries such...