Wills are not required to be initialed by witnesses. There isn't even a requirement that they are initialed by the testator but many attorneys do...

I'm sorry for your loss. As my colleague mentioned, you should look at the will if you are able to. A POA is a power of attorney, so I presume your...

When your mom passes away, the powers you have as her POA agent will terminate. If you are the trustee of her trust, then you can make payments or...

How am I able to obtain the money?

I'm sorry that you have lost both of your parents. Unfortunately, it sounds like your mom had a joint bank account with your aunt and the general...

I'm sorry for your loss and can only imagine how difficult this time is for you. I recommend that you contact an attorney to help you with this...

There is no fee to file a will in Cook county. If you require certified copies of the will then you will have to pay a nominal fee depending on the...

If you are the joint owner on the account and he never put the account in the name of the trust, then you do not have to disclose the amounts in...

Since your dad is alive, regardless of whether he is "near death" he will be the first in line for claiming the money (assuming that there aren't...

How to I make an estate of bank account?

There isn't enough information to determine what your next steps should be. You should consult with a probate attorney to determine the approach...

What to do when a will has been changed where one signer was not fully coherent and other not even consulted due to Alzheimer's

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I highly recommend that you contact a local attorney to assist you with this matter. Because you were adopted,...