Insurance company sent POA an annuity surrender check, Aunt passed before check was cashed. Can they still cash it?

Authority under POA stops at time of death so POA signing a check for the decedent after death would be void. Sometimes a POA goes ahead and signs...

Next of kin - Power of attorney

Long term girlfriend has the same legal rights as a neighbor, none - unless the man grants legal authority to the girlfirend via a power of...

In the state of Louisiana - Does a Medical POA to an offspring superceed a spouces wishes?

Your mother has authority to appoint anyone she wants as her POA. Contrary to what most people believe, being a spouse does not give you legal...

Can I get POA for my father who recently passed away?

A POA is only applicable and available to manage the affairs of a living person so you cannot get a POA for your father. If you want to handle...

Changing my home deed to the read in equal parts to my trust name and my wifes trust name

You need to contact a competent and local estate planning attoney. Your desired objectives are easily accomplished in a properly drafted trust...

The second answer from Mr. Max is very thorough and thoughtful. Ultimately your estate planning attorney will need to discuss the best...

How can a beneficary get out of all ties to a irrevocable trust

Generally one of the best benefits of a trust is that it cannot be reached by a creditor of a beneficiary, nor can the beneficiary pledge his/her...

Can I liquidate an irrevocalble trust if I do not want it any more.

The express terms of the Trust control how it is to be managed and disbursed. If the trust is silent on a matter you need to defer to state law on...

We are three siblings and co-trustees of our parents' estate. One member refuses to negotiate. How can we move forward?

I agree with the first answer and would add that mosts trusts naming multiple trustees have specfic provisions related to making decisions by...

I am beneficiary of a trust. My sister is trustee. Can I borrow money from the trust? I have no information on the trust.

Was the trust set up with your parents' money? If so, and if they are either in need or desire to assist you in your need, you need to hire an...