What is a land trust and how is it better than leaving your property in a will?

I agree with Attorney Gottlieb. When she meets with the estate planning attorney, she should ask her or him about a Transfer on Death Instrument,...

My us citizen father last wishes also on his DNR and witness name not being disclosed to me being his biological son in India

I am sorry for your loss. I am not entirely sure what your question is but I will comment on your statement about your "legal right to know about...

Possible bro's cashed life ins of dead parents kept for themselves--also there is a way find out mom amassed estate

I agree that you should consult a probate attorney as soon as possible. Life insurance proceeds are generally left by a beneficiary designation...

I believe my family member is trying to embezzle money from our trust in my grandmother's will.

You should consult with an estate planning attorney who handles litigation. I suspect you will probably need to file an action against the trustee...

My Grandmother passed away her oldest son plans to quickly cremate her without the other family saying goodbye? Is this legal?

If your grandmother signed an Illinois power of attorney for health care, read it carefully to see if she granted authority to dispose of her...

Generally speaking, an agent under a power of attorney has the RIGHT to act on behalf of the principal but not the OBLIGATION to do so. If the...

Can my money in a trust be taken by another family member who is listed in the will.

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. The is no way for us to address all of the specific issues you have presented. You really need to be your own...

If engaged to my partner for more than 3years, but not legally married, could she claim properties from my family if I were dead

I agree with my colleagues. Being engaged to or living with another person does not give the other person rights in your property. If the other...

Can someone else besides POA of Property be on a checking account for an elderly mother?

As a power of attorney for your mother, you can only do what your mother could do. If your mother added your sister to her checking account as a...

While an account held jointly with another person with rights of survivorship is presumed to be owned by the surviving owner, this presumption is...