Short story is a thunderbolt is OK (would still need more info to be certain), but the DC/Flash version of a thunderbolt is certainly not. You...

As lawyer and business advisor I would note a few things, as other already have, namely that the trademark issue or lack of registration should not...

Can I file to become my "stepfathers" executive of his estate?

Executor means you were appointed by Will. Here you would petition for administrator, since likely you are not named in Will. Court does not have...

Yes, a deed trumps a Will, but there is a lot more going on in your situation. If dad "added your name"--do you mean your are on the deed as a...

Certainly the Inventory will detail this, though it isn't needed until 6 months out usually. The probate petition may contain an estate value as an...

How would I get a letter of administration?

Her POA dies with her, so it is no longer of use, and is not related to her estate in any way. At any rate, to get letters of administration you...

How can I get the rights to make the decisions over my mom instead of her husband if something happens to her?

Powers of attorney will do the trick here--one for health and one for finance. Financial powers of attorney for Medicaid/nursing home planning are...

What do we need to now in order to guarantee Mom qualifies for Medicaid in the future?

As others have noted, you will need to hire an elder law atty in the state mom resides (or is planning to move to if that is the case). You should...

Abuse and exploitation to an elder

Send notice to agent under POA to terminate the POA or revoke agent's authority to use. He may still have the ability to use even if no authority,...

Bank made beneficiary incorrect on annuity 85 year old party is getting stressed lawyer that did will not experienced wants $$$

Some good answers already given. If owner of annuity doesn't like beneficiary designation--change it. Call the 800 number on the most recent...