My mom signed two different durable power of attorneys within 5 days of each other. Which is valid?

It is possible that BOTH are valid. A person can have multiple POA forms. It is also possible that the later form revokes the other one. Someone...

There is no such thing as a "ladybird clause." There can be a lady bird DEED. This is seldom referred to as such, but essentially creates an...

My husband has been pushing me to refinance our mortgage in my name but he is planning to file for divorce. Is this a good idea

There is not enough information provided to give you much information. Why would you want to do this? Are you going to try to keep the home in the...

IExecutor fees in New York

I agree with Mr. Shultz. These assets would not be part of the estate. James Frederick

Will versus beneficiaries

I agree with my colleagues. The Will is still valid. It only controls the assets that were titled in the decedent's name alone, with no joint...

Can the family pay debts and taxes for a decedent who has no will and owns property the family wishes to preserve?

I agree with my colleagues. The other potential problems with waiting and not probating this is that, if the property is insured under the...

Deceased father's estate is less than $3,000 and his debts are over $10,000 - mostly credit cards in a diff state. what do I pay

It depends. In Michigan, where I practice, there are several exemptions and allowances which would allow you to walk away with the entire $3k and...

My ex-husband passed away recently in Georgia. We were divorced in 1992 in Georgia. Am I entitled to any of his assets?

I agree with both of my colleagues. Unless you were named as beneficiary on an asset or in the Will, you would not be entitled to...

Does' any one know what the executor responsibility limit or expanse is in the state of Miss.

You should repost your question using a location in Mississippi. Otherwise, it is unlikely that most Mississippi attorneys will even see it....

How do we change the name of a home title from deceased grandmothers into ours?

I agree with Attorney Reed. Because there apparently was no probate estate open, there was no one appointed by the court who had authority to...