Does my power of attorney stay in place after my parent has died?

A power of attorney has absolutely no legal effect once the person who granted the power has died. Sometimes a family member is able to collect...

What do i need to do with my moms estate as executor

If the amount in question is under $70,000, you can use a "small estate affidavit" to have the money paid out to any of you, and whoever gets the...

The only signature that needs to be notarized is the principal's, the person granting the authority over their affairs. The agent need not be...

Regards in power of attorney?

If you have the original, tear it up. If not, make a new POA or write out in one paragraphs that you are hereby revoking the power of attorney...

I am sad to hear of your mother's death and the circumstances thereof. Fortunately, only her estate would be required to pay her bills. No...

If a spouse leaves credit card or student loan debt, is the surviving spouse required to pay the balance?

General rules: 1. If there is a probate estate, the decedent's bills must be paid from the estate. There are exceptions if the estate is a...

Your husband will need to prepare a personal representative's deed. It would be optimal to memorialize the family agreement as well. Having an...

What if my sister & I took money from assets (sale of home) from Mother's Estate Acct before all debts were paid?

As the PR, you are personally liable for any timely creditor claims against the decedent's estate. If you distributed too much money to your...

Small estate jdf 999

Put the percentage to which you are entitled, no amount is needed. If your son's father is alive, he is a 50% heir just as you are. But either...

Can someone be a power of attorney to two or more people?

Yes, a person can serve as an agent under many POAs at once, there is no arbitrary limit.