May I use a power of attorney so someone can file court motions and petitions on my behalf?

I agree with Mr. Keenan. Only a licensed attorney can represent you in court. If it is something less than court representation, it depends on the...

Is there a way for me to find out if my siblings reported that our dad left us joint assets when they applied for public benefit

You have not included enough facts in your summary to give you much guidance. is your father alive or deceased? I assume deceased, since you have...

How can I find out if a property deed was issued after a will was probated; if possible without having to reopen the case?

If the deed has been signed, it can be recorded at any time. In all likelihood, the attorney would have prepared the deed. If the attorney is no...

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Is it wise to sign my mothers life estate, on the lake home, back to her?

I agree with Mr. Conway. I would also add that one of the issues that MAY be in play is that the house may not be part of your mother's estate, for...

How to give stepfather guardianship

I disagree with you about the adoption. I think that makes perfect sense, right now. Your ex husband is dead and has no say in the matter. If your...

In a Trust, if there are multiple classes of shareholders can there be an order in which assets are disbursed? How would it read

These are all different options. A trust can be set up any way that the grantor wants, with very few restrictions. So if the disbursement scheme...

How and when do you receive a $1500.00 judgement toward lawyer fees from a divorce?

Good question. Unfortunately, even though orders are supposed to MEAN something, getting them enforced can often be far more difficult than getting...

I agree with Mr. Baker. The Personal Representative is the person charged by the court with taking control of and administering the estate. That...

A correct title for an individual responsible for administering a trust also the title for the individual administering estate?

I agree with Mr. Sevick's analysis of your situation. The person named may be the same in each case, but the Personal Representative is responsible...

I agree with Mr. Alexander and Mr. Conway. I write only to add that anything charged as a fee would come off the top of the estate, but it would be...