How do I appoint a non-relative as legal guardian of my daughter?

I've written on this topic a number of times. One thing to consider is petitioning a court to terminate the father's parental rights based on...

I'm sorry for the loss of your father. It looks like he had planned in advance and had carried through that planning by properly funding his home...

As above

I agree with the answers above. I'd add that as a beneficiary, lifetime rights are subject to some kind of maintenance in order to preserve the...

I agree with all these answers. And I believe the best attorneys make it easy for their clients to change course if they desire it. There should be...

What are my rights as beneficiary of a trust?

I agree with all these answers. I'd add that what you need to know is whether your rights supersede or are superseded by your son's. The only way...

Not sure if there is a Will or not !

An affidavit of heirship lets the court know who the natural heirs would be under state law and is usually required under the probate code of the...

How do I become conservator over insurance monies that named my minor children as beneficiaries?

I'm very sorry for your loss. You need an attorney if at all possible. Navigating the court system on your own, right after losing your husband is...

In Colorado, is there a dollar limit on an estate that would prevent me from using the Beneficiary Deed option?

A beneficiary deed is a last ditch instrument in my mind. We only use it under very narrow circumstances--yours might be one of those but I can't...

What can we do on our own if possible to begin to rectify this situation, and if an attorney is needed, what type?

I agree. Confer with an estate litigator in your area. You may have to meet a statute of limitations deadline based on your son's age so don't...

How does a will differ from a trust

Mr. Whatley is correct in that POD/TOD beneficiaries can sweep up assets at death. However, if the decedent left debts behind and their probate...