Whether the sibling can act alone depends on the wording in the power of attorney. The power of attorney should be reviewed to see if your parent...

A trustee holds legal title to the property that is in trust and has a responsibility to administer that property based on the terms of the trust. ...

A relative who has authority to handle a deceased person's mail should be able to show you proper documentation. Possessing a death certificate...

Billing for "review of file".

You should ask the firm to clarify what the charges are for. The firm should explain what they are reviewing and why.

If all my assets are in a trust and I go into nursing home for long term care can I go on Medicaid and not touch assets?

Whether you will still qualify for Medicaid when you need it depends on the type of trust, the terms of the trust, and when you transfer your...

My Grandmother died in Dec 2014 and I am a Trust beneficiary. My mother is the trustee but refuses to provide information. Why?

It is possible that your mother is mishandling the trust funds and lack of communication about the trust is concerning. A local estate planning or...

Can I contest a will

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. Yes, the will can be contested. A local estate litigation attorney can advise you of your options. You...

I had an irrevocable trust drawn up 2 years ago, along with a will and Health Care Proxy in NY. Will they transfer to FL Law?

The estate planning documents may need to be updated to conform with Florida law. For example, the situs of the trust may need to be changed from...

How do I create a will?

You can contact a local attorney to help you make a will. You can search for an attorney through the "Find A Lawyer" link on Avvo or ask your...

Can An attorney write a will stating to follow Islamic inheritance law ?

As the other attorneys have stated, it is possible to leave property to heirs in a manner similar to that of Islamic law. Because interpretation...