When a bank account has POD (pay on death) does that bank account become the legal property of the people named at time of death

Yes, at the instant of death the account becomes the property of the named POD Beneficairies. Any signature authority of the person existing...

Probate

You did not state whether your mother had a Will or not. Typically most Wills provide that bond is not required of the executor. However, when...

The best course of proceeding is to provide, voluntarily, each beneficiary a full and complete accounting of all receipts and disbursements from...

My family is trying to block me from estate in probate, a business up for sale, what can I do?

By your question it does appear that an administrator has been appointed to manage your mother's probate estate and that you are in fact entitled...

Is a 401K an asset that Creditors will go after if there is no will?

Generally whether a creditor will go after a retirment plan depends on the amunt of the unpaid debt, the higher the amount the more likely a...

Arbitration Help for Disposition of Personal Effects not specifically listed in will.

Let me offer a few suggestions as to the personal property not specifically given to a child. Specify in your Will that any personal property is...

Can my mother sue my grandmother's estate for alleged hourly wages she spent with her?

Your mother could always file a suit so long as she can get a lawyer. However, unless she had an agreement with your Gma to pay her wages, etc....

My alcoholic brother lives with my elderly mother and is abusive and/or violent....can he be forced to leave?

If your mother is able to understand her decisions, albeit very poor decisions, there is not much you can do. If she comes to a point that she...

My husband died with out a will; would i keep the house? how do i put it in my name? does it need to go in to probate?

I agree with the first answer. You need to seek the advice of local counsel in order to protect your legal rights and ownership interests. Best...

I need to know if my will and estate are valid.

As a general rule most states provide that if a Will is valid where executed it is valid in your state of residence at death, even if your state of...