How can we give money in a will to the recipient designated without putting it in a trust?

I recommend you consult with an experienced trusts and estates lawyer in your area who can examine the trust and tell you if there are any other...

I agree with Attorney Harbach, for the financial Power of Attorney, you likely have a valid document if your father was competent at the time he...

Wisconsin law does not allow holographic (handwritten) Wills, so I agree with the previous attorneys that the handwritten Will, if it was made in...

I agree with Attorney Hentz. A Codicil is subject to the same witness requirements as a Will. Therefore, if the Codicil was not witnessed by two...

If a person is added to a durable POA, is the original Durable POA agent's signature required?

I agree with attorney Stansfield. Your Father, as the principal who created the Power of Attorney document, can revoke the current document and...

Should I keep my dead sisters house or walk away??

If you are sure the value of the home is worth less than the mortgage, then you may be better walking away than receiving the house. Does your...

My sibling is specifically excluded from mom's will. Does exec. have to provide him with estate inventory and distribution info

If someone is not named in the Will, then they are not entitled to any special knowledge regarding the Will. I don't think you have a duty to...

In order for a joint tenancy to exist, four conditions, or unities, must be met: All tenants acquired the property at the same time All...

If you have questions about whether the Amendment alters the $100/day provision, do not sign the Amendment until your attorney or the drafter of...

What is an executor called in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, the Executor is called the "Personal Representative" and they are the person appointed by the Probate Court to oversee the Estate. In...