My condolences on your mother's passing and the problems your brother is creating. First, to clarify some terms. You refer to a living will. A...

I have a will which was made when my daughters were young now they are adults I want to change it.

Easy. Just contact an estate planning attorney of your choice in your area. Call a few to see what kind of rate you can get. If you do not know...

How long can a Florida estate attorney wait to disburse my inheritance? Why do estate attorneys ask you to waive your rights?

The Notice of Administration puts beneficiaries, such as yourself, on notice that they have the right to object t the jurisdiction of the probate...

My mother died in September of 2013 and left no will. I am wondering how long do I have to claim any personal property.

There is no statute of limitation for opening a probate for a decedent. Any claims against third parties would have to be initiated by the estate;...

Can a formally appointed Personal Representative issue a specific/limited Power of Attorney to another person?

The direct answer to your question is "no" - a PR cannot delegate his decision-making authority via a power of attorney. A PR may, as others have...

Can German gov't come after me (son) to collect over-payments of German social security payments made to Mom after her death?

It would not surprise me that the German gov't can collect overpayments, etc., By comparison, the U.S. Social Security Administration, which...

There is no specific statute covering waivers of annual reports (plans and accountings). Your petition just needs to state the grounds why you...

Can guardianship be awarded for a healthy 19 year old?

Has a school counselor or TRIO program administrator actually told you that you need a guardian or are you just looking at the application forms? ...

In Florida, does guardianship override custody?

You say you never saw a judge when your sister obtained guardianship. Regardless of the type of arrangement ordered by the court (actual...

How should I classify myself if I am receiving money from a trust fund and looking to have the money placed into a trust fund?

Though none of us have actually seen the document in question, I agree with my colleagues and right only to add one thought - In addition to what...