I an sorry for your loss. The only thing I might add to the excellent answers you already have, is that with no will, anyone can move the court to...

I am sorry for your loss. You should seek the advice of an estate planning/probate lawyer. You are not "required" to agree to anything less than...

Yes. You can create such a restriction or restrictive covenant in your trust, but you should discuss with counsel the advisability of such a...

I am sorry for you loss. Small Estate Affidavits, such as that permitted in New Mexico by New Mexico Statutes Annotated §§ 45-3-1201 to 45-3-1206,...

I've changed the are of law so that you might receive a response. Elder law deals with the rights of seniors, and typically regards government...

You should see an attorney. You have a right to understand the transaction and be assured that the transaction is both well-conceived and...

If you are the Principal (person making the appointment), you should choose the person that you believe will be the best person to make decisions...

Contact a local probate lawyer. You will need to first determine how the property is titled. If you own it jointly with a right of survivorship,...

Attorney Huddleston's answer is spot on, as usual. Regardless, I have changed the area of law to Family Law to elicit a broader response. Good luck!

The duty of an agent under a power of attorney is to the principal, and not to the principal's heirs. An agent that is also a family member, and...