Will

It may be a valid will if it can qualify as what is called a "holographic" will. The general requirements for being a "holographic" will is that...

I will not reiterate the wise advice given by my colleagues. I will simply add that you not only want to look at the trust agreement itself, but...

Can I move the minor child that I have limited guardianship of, out of the state of Michigan?

Also keep in mind your niece's opinion. The opinion of a child age 14 or older can have some sway. I don't think it will "make or break" whether...

What legal rights does an adult lose if he is assigned a legal guardian?

I wish your son the very best and hope he fully recovers. Is he competent and able to make his own decisions? If so, it may be better to have a...

I'm 65 and my wife is 63. She is still working. Is it wise to keep contributing to my traditional IRA, and her roth IRA?

Ms. Brown provides several excellent considerations and I agree that you should talk with a qualified Financial Adviser to determine what is best...

In addition to Ms. Brown's wise advice, you may want to consider how this fits into your grandfather's overall plan for his estate. I hesitate to...

I have a DPOA/ Health 1 brother has a POA for the last 5 yrs for Dad. Can another brother get guardianship &override our POA'

The courts are fairly open to receive petitions for guardianships and being a child of the potential guarded person would likely be sufficient to...

Was executor/trustee but signed off just trustee to another sibling. What are my rights,responsibility now.

If I understand the question correctly, you were a trustee or co-trustee as well as personal representative for your mother's estate. You withdrew...

If a family suspects a last will & testament has been competed but new spouse refuses to show this will, Can family persue?

As Mr. Zichi wisely stated, these contested matters are very difficult to answer without doing extensive research into the facts of the situation. ...

What rights do I have to childhood items in my mother's home?

The rights granted to an agent under a power of attorney are based on what the document granting the power of attorney states. It is very...