How should I go about this? Should I give her the keys? Do I lose my rights to the account?

Does your aunt have capacity to execute a power of attorney? If not, she cannot grant a power of attorney. Also, you need to find out from the...

I agree with Mr. Clausen. When leaving property to a minor, it is better to do it through a living or contingent trust. A transfer on death deed...

Do I have control over what happens to my fathers remains if I am the durable medical power of attorney?

No, powers of attorney terminate upon death. If your father was married, his spouse would control, unless otherwise stated in a will or...

How can i make the necessary changes to remove her name from all documents?

A new deed needs to be recorded in the property records. Contact a probate attorney to help you draft the proper documents to transfer title into...

Beneficiary Inquiry

If you feel that you are a beneficiary, you can also check the court records in the county where the deceased person lived. If the person left a...

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Creditors may open an estate if the family does not open an estate. However, if there are not enough assets in the estate, you will be...

Is there a form or afidavit she can fill out. Does it have to be filed with the court?

A small estate affidavit should work if the only asset is the bank account. Speak with a probate attorney about filing the small estate affidavit....

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It depends on the language in your grandfather's will. Sometimes it will go to the children, sometimes it may be split among the living children...

No, the LLC must have an attorney represent it in court. In Texas, you may represent yourself in court, but you cannot represent others. That...

How do I go about putting that piece of property in John doe's name. what needs to be done to close out the trust?

You should speak with an estate planning attorney before closing out the trust to ensure that you are following the terms of the trust instrument...