Storage of Will for Safekeeping

The Will does not leave the custody of the Probate Court. Once a Will has been deposited and the maker (Testator/Testatrix) has died, the only...

How toTitle my deceased moms car to my name

You need to be more exact with the wording of your question. You state "everything passed on to me AT TOD". This is different than "everything...

Confusion over Wills and Estate Issues

There is a clear distinction between probate and estate taxes. Virtually every asset is subject to the Ohio Estate Tax (some life insurance and...

If I have Power of Attorney can I be held liable for actions I do on behalf of the person?

I do not know what you mean by "did a lien", but . . . As a general rule, acting properly under a POA will not result in personal liability to...

Will Contest

Though yours seems like a simple question, it is not. You will need to seek the direct advice of an attorney. The contest of a Will should be...

Do I need Personal Representative papers to handle my mother's Living Trust if I am a successor trustee?

A primary reason for using a Trust is probate avoidance, so you should not need anything more that a certified copy of the Certificate of Death and...

Worse Case Scenerio

You also should check the Deed to the home to see if ther is a TOD or survivorship provision. If so, then the home should not have to go through...

My mom passed away in November 2009 very unexpectedly. She owns a home that still had a remaining mortgage, am I responsible?

You also must consider, given the depressed housing market and the fact ther there are two mortgages on the house, whether you have an insolvent...

Will Codocille

I agree with the previous answer. Execution of a new Will is definitely the way to proceed if you do not see the utility of using a living trust...

I agree with the posted answer. I would make sure that the Will is reviewed by CA counsel upon return home. Some states have laws which differ...