Conservatorship - transfer real estate to self

Agree with my colleague. The power of attorney should specifically empower you to hire an attorney to assist. This is a tricky situation and a...

Get copy of probated will

Agree with my colleagues. Only thing I would add is that you should be able to make a copy of the rest of the documents that have been filed as...

How does a will work when the person dies?

I agree with Mr. Wolf. The life estate begins for your stepfather and step aunt with your grandfather's passing and ends when the second of either...

How long should it take beneficiaries of a Revocable Living Trust to receive monies that are left in a small estate trust?

Every estate is different. In this particular case, it seems as though the trust was created but was never fully funded with all of Mom's assets. ...

Mother took a bad fall in nursing home

You need to speak with a nursing home litigation attorney to discuss the fall issue. However, be advised that the amount of time that has passed...

What kind of attorney do I need?

That would depend on how the property is titled and generally you need more specifics to answer this question effectively. You could speak with a...

In order to appoint you POA, she will need to have capacity to do so. That capacity must be determined by an attorney who is familiar with the...

My sister filed a disclaimer on her share of our mother's NJ estate and in the trust into which it will be poured.

I'll let other attorneys chime in their opinions but I'd be surprised if you have witnesses who can speak to Mom's intention as to this exact...

Your question is rather muddled and unclear but the executor named in a will generally has no powers until they are granted letters testamentary...

Do I have to pay the back taxes on a property inherited after it was stuck in probate for 4 yrs?

Yes, you inherit the property subject to any taxes, liens or other encumbrances. So the taxes will need to be paid.