Does a durable power of attorney need to be notarized.

First, sorry that you're having to deal with a family member stealing. That's never fun. You're mother needs to get a new power of attorney. ...

I agree that beneficiary designations are the best way to transfer your estate. If it were me, I would also have a will as a safety net and...

First, I'm so sorry for your loss. You'll want to double check whether the documentation you found is a trust or will. A will has an "Executor"...

Yes a testator can exclude you from their will. However, depending on the state, there may be some statutory relief for minors. Here I think...

Why do I need to pay a % of value of estate to an attorney who wrote the will for my deceased husband in a wrongful death case?

I agree with all of the former responses. You are entitled to hire whomever you like unless the attorney has been named executor.

When is a will invalid?

A will may be invalid for a number of reasons. In addition, a will may be invalid depending on the State in which it was created. For example,...

In most cases, personal property (such as furniture) is not included in a trust. Thus, the will acts as a safety net to distribute all items not...