My boyfriend left money to me in a will. Can his family keep it from me?

The bottom line is that the person in charge of a trust (trustee) or of a will (the personal representative) has to follow the wishes of the...

Never, I repeat, NEVER write on your estate planning documents.Not only can marks on your will revoke the entire document accidentally, it lessens...

How do I get a prenuptial agreement if I don't have a clear idea of exactly what assets I'm protecting?

While an solid estate plan can help in your situation, you most likely need to speak with a family law attorney to have a prenuptial agreement...

New Bride -- How can I protect the kids estate?

I agree with Attorney McMahon. I would add that it may be possible to set up some trust planning where your husband could be entitled to the income...

Can a 16 year old girl make the decision to live with her father rather than her mother, in Colorado Springs

If there is no immediate threat to the child's health or safety, and emergency guardianship would not be warranted. My guess is that revisiting...

How can i get custody of my little sister since our mother abandoned her?

I'm sorry you and your sister are going through this. Taking away the parental rights of a biological parent is a very difficult process. If there...

Changing beneficiary on a will

I would like to stress what the previous attorney mentioned and DO NOT WRITE ON YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS. So many mistakes and problems arise...

How do I petition the court to stop s.o. registration? Or do I have to have an attorney?

If you are talking about an offender registration program, I do believe this would be more properly labeled as a defense matter. I have changed it...

Mortgage Concern

I agree with Mr. Moens. I would add that if your husband passed a probate would need to be opened. During the probate process you could sell the...

Will our divorce undo the trust that we set up together prior to the divorce?

I agree with Mr. Yomtov. It is critical to speak with a lawyer, both for drafting your trust and advice on the divorce. Many states have laws that...