What does my ex get from me if he gets my kids when i am gone?

Your situation is a textbook case of the utility of a living trust in a post-divorce with minor children situation. There is not much you can do...

Executor Fees-WV Estate

You will need to communicate directly with a West Virginia probate and estates attorney. There will need to be some agreement as to the value of...

I need help with a surviorship deed transfer when one has died.

Recording an Affidavit of Surviving Tenant together with a certified copy of the Certificate of Death is required. Many County Recorders have...

I need help with a surviorship deed transfer when one has died.

Recording an Affidavit of Surviving Tenant together with a certified copy of the Certificate of Death is required. Many County Recorders have...

My Dad had a really bad stroke. He doesn't have Power of Attorney.

Make sure you are the one appointed as guardian and that you see all paperwork related to the guardianship. Also, as Guardian it is you who will...

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Our mother passed 5 months ago.Oldest sib is executor and has her updated Will but will not show us. I have copy of old Will.

There are procedures you can undertake in the Probate Court. First, you can offer the old Will for probate and that will force brother to file the...

You need to consult a matrimonial/divorce attorney. I agree that a Trust is an appropriate tool. However, if Kansas recognizes a distinction...

An Ohio statute applies to your situation and its effect is that you are not entitled to the life insurance benefits. The Ohio statute can be...

You must meet with an attorney and explore other options. Sure, a life estate can be crafted, but is that an acceptable arrangement? Remember,...

If I name my daughter as the beneficiary of my retirement accts, can she roll these funds into her own retirement acct tax-free?

I do not agree with Ms. Smith that your child can ROLLOVER the qualified account (IRA, 457 plan). Only a surviving spous can do a ROLLOVER. Your...