Monies left over in Moms account after the 5 year spend down. Should she give away the monies away to her kids ?

If you are referring to the spend down for government assistance for medical care, DO NOT do anything without consulting, in detail, with your...

I just found out that I'm the executor of my late uncle's will that he signed in 2007.

Unfortunately, if the will wasn't signed, it isn't valid. However, it never hurts to review the entire situation with a probate attorney in the...

Estate planning specific to bank savings and checking account beneficiaries.

How did you determine that you do not need a trust? The problem with beneficiary designations is they are NOT an estate plan, as you are...

All assets are beneficuiry accounts except home .will simple will be ok .does executor have to present tod forms at probate

Most states, including Kansas, have a statute that requires a will to be filed with the court once the person who signed it dies. That doesn't...

Court apt administrator of an estate will not give heirs any information on status of the estate & treats heirs w disrespect

You have a misunderstanding of the role of the attorney. The attorney hired to represent the Administrator/Personal Representative only represents...

Check with the bank where she has the joint account. They may allow her to deposit the checks if his name is still on the account. She should not...

A will was prepared for me when I lived in Massachusetts. I now live in Missouri. Is the will still good?

First, welcome to Missouri! Your will may be valid here, but any major life change is an indicator that your plan should be reviewed. If an update...

POA lacks the statutorily required durability language “or in the event of later uncertainty as to whether I am dead or alive”

Having dementia does not automatically mean the person is incapacitated. What you describe is called a springing power that requires some specific...

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My father passed away a little over a year ago. He has a will, wife wont get it read, how do i find out about my inhertance?

Probate requirements are different from state to state. You should contact an attorney in California. However, as a general rule there is a limit...

Power of attorney for insurance policy...

While the other answers are all correct, the bottom line is you have three important words in your post: give, create, and need. Anytime a person...