The parties can agree amongst themselves how to handle this. If there is not an agreement, however, it would make things more difficult. Your...

Do I need to have a new Lady Bird deed drawn up now that I have received property from one?

I agree with my colleagues. In all likelihood, given your current estate plan, the lady bird would be all that you need, in order to update things....

Do I need to have a new Lady Bird deed drawn up now that I have received property from one?

I agree with my colleagues. In all likelihood, given your current estate plan, the lady bird would be all that you need, in order to update things....

In addition to what Mr. Brennan has said, you are in a very difficult position. If she does not comply, then you are stuck, unless there is a...

Is a notarized note a legal way to sign over guardian ship to someone else?

No one can fully answer your question without being able to review the document that was signed. However, legal guardianship can only be...

Can my ex-husband and father of my 20 year old deceased son be disqualified from receiving any of his annuity money?

I am very sorry for your loss. That is the kind of pain a parent should never need to go through. In terms of the annuity, it depends entirely on...

I was given Power of Attorney before death of a relative?

I agree with my colleagues, except in one respect. Since the bank told you that the next of kin can withdraw the money, that suggests strongly to...

Is it worth pursuing?

It is impossible to say, without more information. Specifically, was the value determined by a judge? How did you contest the value of the...

It depends on what the contract says, but generally, your husband's rights would pass to his estate. If he has a Will, that would control,...

This is an interesting question. Intellectual property, which includes copyrighted materials, would pass through the estate, to the heirs, in the...