Student Loan Collections and Estate Planning

YOur dad needs to consult with a local estate planning and/or elder law attorney. There is no single "best way" to handle your fathers' estate...

My mother passed away and never left a will. she left a letter stating that I am in charge of the house. Can I sell it?

Your question leaves a lot unsaid. Are you the only child or "heir-at-law." Why do you believe that you have the right to sell a home in your...

Lawyer forgot to include someone in a will

You should consult with a probate attorney. He/she will need to review the document as well as consider all of the relevant facts to give you good...

What happens if a 80y/o wife dies leaving a 60y/o husband in a home of over 20yrs w/ a reverse mortgage?

There needs to be an analysis performed reviewing all of the factors relevant to husbands situation. First off, was he on title to the home? Was...

I need to know how to get my deceased brother retirement funds to pay off funeral costs?

If your brother had no beneficiary named, then it may or may not be necessary to open an estate to obtain the retirement funds. So the first thing...

My brother passed away in Nevada, I live in Illinois, can I file affidavit of entitlement in Illinois for his Nevada accounts?

Illinois law and documents likely will not work in your situation. You should consult with a Nevada attorney. You can find one on this website or...

How do I go about getting a letter of authority?

You may or may not need to open a probate estate depending on various factors. I suggest you consult with a probate attorney in your area and get...

I am making a will. Intestate means "as if not having made a legally valid will". Is the following correct?

You are correct, the word "intestate" refers to someone who dies without a Last Will. In that event then the assets of that persons' estate are...

I cringe every time I hear that someone "saved money" by creating their estate planning documents with the help of a online document resource. I...

How do I ensure that in the event of my death and my wife's death that my children go to the guardian that I choose.

I agree with Ms. Schening - you and your wife need to have Will drafting indicating who you wish to act as guardians of your children and/or their...