I'm sorry about the mess you have inherited. First, make sure you keep records and receipts for all estate-related expenses. In most states you...

Can I type up a will of my own and it be honored upon my death in the state of Georgia? Do you have to have a lawyer do this?

I will second Ms. McGill's great advice. The point of a will is not to have a document when you die, it is to pass your assets the way you want,...

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35 year old child support judgement - never satisfied. Dad died, can children go after trust to get $ for Mom?

It sounds like your father died with an outstanding debt to your mother. She should be able to file a claim like any other creditor, against his...

My mother in law had a stroke

I'm sorry about your mother-in-law's situation. An agent under a Power of Attorney has a duty to act only in her best interest. That would NOT...

After death, bills are more than assets

I'm sorry about the loss of your father. Thankfully, you do not become responsible for paying any bills that can't be covered by your father's...

In an estate without a will where the sister of the deceased is the administrator, who pays the attorney representing the heirs?

At least in Colorado, the heirs themselves would be solely liable for their attorney's fees, unless the court finds that it is proper for the...

Revocable living trust

I'm not sure what the context of your question is, but absolutely, during the life of the grantor, the grantor/trustee has the legal authority to...

I'm sorry about your situation. You could certainly send a letter to your stepmother, or you could start probate proceedings yourself. There are...

Hi, i've been married to my husband for 13 years and my name is not on the deed to the house is that a bad thing.

You should know that without your name being on the deed to your home, if you die first no portion of the home will go to your own children. I...

How do I create a will to protect my daughter's inheritance money from her controlling husband? (second marriage-no children)

There is a better, more effective way to ensure the money can be used only for your daughter's benefit but is not subject to her husband or...