Is power of estate necessary or is power of attorney and will sufficient after death

Any power of attorney will expire upon death, and "power of estate" is not a legal term in common use. The procedure that will most likely meet...

My daughters 5 children were taken from her by child services in May 2013. Can I get power of attorney or is guardship better

No power of attorney will superseded the power already assumed by the state under court order. They may cooperate with a guardianship in your...

I care for my 85 year old father full time 24 hours a day if he should die can I collect any of his benifits till I can find a ?

Exactly what benefits your father receives is unclear, but entitlement to his Social Security is not available to you, and it would be uncommon for...

I do not know if I'm allowed to claim my child or not. I have no attorney to advise me. Help?

There is absolutely nothing unclear here. If he is current in paying his child support, he is entitled to claim the income tax benefits related to...

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I received a notice to heirs from my grandmothers estate, and it makes no sense to me. I need help please.

Please understand that Avvo is not a wise substitute for the advice of a local experienced probate attorney. You received notice because you are...

What steps do I need to take to get my child legitimized? His mother and I have been together for 2 years?

Reality check: she can get a divorce without his signature. Any attorney experienced in divorce law can assist. You need to file a separate...

Retain local experienced child support counsel without delay. Your attorney will probably have to reduce the child support arrearage to a judgment...

My father died 22 years ago how do I obtain a copy of his will?

If the will was probated, a copy will be available from the court where that occurred. Contact the clerk of that court, who can search your...

Mortgage company seeking payments on property that was transfer on death deed.

Any transfer-on-death language in the deed did not defeat the lien of the mortgage. No, they can't make the beneficiary pay, but the mortgagee can...

Is there a penalty for being married and not reporting it to social security?

The answer depends on whether you have been receiving benefits and, if so, under what program. There is not law or regulation that requires...