What do my sister and I need to do to become co-executors of my my mothers will.

Ms. Goldstein gives a nice answer. However it sounds like you may have to open a probate estate. To do so may be possible but difficult because...

Can family dispute will cause of same sex

Family can dispute most things. Whether they are successful is another issue. I recommend that you contact Mr. Kelly or another wise estate...

I have power of attorney for my mentally disabled brother. He recently purchased a new vehicle and traded in a like new vehicle

The question is whether you brother is: 1) under the age of 18 and/or 2) declared incompetent by a guardianship court. If the answer "no" then he...

Do I need a will?

Well, if you have a beneficiary named on your IRA then perhaps you do not need a Will. With that said, as the other attorney suggested, it might...

My husband and I both have adult children from a previous marriage. We need to create wills and can not agree on how to do it.

You need to talk to an estate planning attorney in person and without your husband for recommendations based on your situation. You may or may not...

Why would my lawyer get us the heirs to sign a waiver for my aunt to be administrator ?

My first suggestion is that you call up the attorney and ask him/her that very question. There is no reason for the attorney to lie to you. ...

After my mother was moved to an assisted living facility. I was boxing up her personal records but, could not find any copies of

Sorry to say but yours is a common problem. It is not uncommon that Wills can not be found and, thus, the presumption in most states is that it...

Power of attorney in Indiana

I would mostly agree with Ms. Goldstein and I, too, am only licensed to practice law in Illinois. So, I will give you my thoughts based on...

The answer is "no" you are not mandated to accept any gift or inheritance. However, if you are concerned about what happens if you decline then...

I do not practice law in Kansas but I would suggest that you consult with a local elder law attorney. That is IF this issue is important to you. ...