My mom passed away and my sister is power of attorney. She was given $6000 to hold for mom in a safe. We are to split the estate

Power of attorney is no longer valid after the principal dies. If your mother had a will, it should be probated before any distributions are made....

Can my dad or brother just take money out of the inheritance my mom left me?

Has the will been probated through the courts? If not, that is the first step. Your brother has no power to act until he is appointed by the...

As Mr. Cockrell advised, you would have to appeal the judge's decision to admit the will as a muniment of title. This is not an easy process. ...

Will names two siblings to inherit jointly Real property (duplex). What is best?

If the siblings have an attorney representing them in the probate proceedings, it would be best to consult with their counsel. If not, the...

How can my neice obtain medical POA when her father is in ER already but her mom is next of kin and incompetent?

If your brother has capacity, he could sign a medical power of attorney. If he doesn't have capacity, then his sister will need to seek a...

Last will and testament

The language basically disinherits his former spouse. She will not take anything under his will upon his death.

Can a Power of Attorney sell a house that has been put in an Enhanced Life Estate deed?

Possibly not, but the POA would have to be reviewed to fully advise you. If you feel that your sister is not acting in the best interest of your...

How do I find addresses to give creditors notice in probate case?

Use the payment address on the credit card statements. You can address it to Payments for the credit cards and the branch manager for banks. You...

I need to complete a small estate affidavit so I can collect my Mother's life insurance benefits

Did your mother have any other children? Was there a spouse? When the beneficiary predeceases the owner of the policy, if there is not an...

Would a person accused of 11 felony counts (including check fraud, ) but only convicted of 2, be a good choice for executor?

If your mother is under a guardianship, most likely she does not have capacity to make a new will. So the will that was recently drafted may be...