The trustee of my mother's trust cashed out an IRA without allowing me to set up an inherited IRA. Can my portion be reversed?

It is my understanding that once the trustee has distributed the cash, there is no safe harbor permitting you to open an inherited IRA. There is...

Husband gave poa to sister in law prior to being put in prison. He states this was only so that she could handle finances.

You may, and should, protect assets over which you have ownership or control. You should immediately consult with an experienced attorney. You...

Can power of attorney for health and financial cancel out a will that was made two years earlier?

Powers of attorney are documents that appoint representatives during a person's life. In effect, the authority granted dies with the deceased...

Can the trustee pay her husband, a non professional tax preparer, to do the taxes for the trust?

Although the answer whether a trustee "should" might be different, unless the trust specifies otherwise, the trustee powers probably vest in the...

Assuming that she is alleging or trying to discover whether you are receiving unreported income from the trust, the answer is "yes" she can...

How do I find a probono Criminal Attorney?

Contact the local public defender's office or local legal aid. You can call the county bar association for these numbers. Good luck!

Does a will supersede an IRA contract?

An IRA may be distributed one of two ways: it may be directed by a beneficiary designation or it may be directed to the estate (usually...

Do I need a child custody lawyer?

Yes. You should contact a domestic relations attorney. It is not clear from your question whether the prior arrangement you and your boyfriend...

Can power of attorney general be contested, by Spouse

Powers of Attorney can be revoked, usually by a written and signed instrument executed before a notary, and perhaps witnesses. Because your...

How do you assign a power of attorney?

You should speak to an attorney that is experienced with special needs planning. Your course of action is going to depend upon the circumstances...