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How can you change name of Power of Attorney when someone gets dementia

Ben's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

Do you mean change the name of an agent rather than change the name of the Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney should always name back-up...

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How do I make a will

Ben's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

Having full custody of your son indicates to me you should at least discuss creating a Living Trust rather than a Will. You should discuss this...

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If I update a legal document, is it necessary to update all pages and signatures in the updated document?

Ben's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

A Will can be amended by a Codicil and a Living Trust can be amended by an Amendment. The Codicil and the trust Amendment must be executed in the...

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Making of a last will and testament

Ben's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

I can tell you are quite bright by the question you asked. So I will respond with a statement not intended to be sarcastic. Yes, any will you...

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I want to make a will. How much does it cost? I don't want to pay too much but still I want it to be a solid will.

Ben's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

You really need to consult with an estate planning attorney. You are mixing your definitions of “what does what” which shows that you need to be...

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I want to set up a pet trust. Can the caregiver be the same person as the trustee?

Ben's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

The correct legal question is easy. Yes, the care giver can be the same as the trustee. The real question is non-legal in nature and is “should”...

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With three adult children will they divide the estate equal 2 children his and 1 child hers?

Ben's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

Unfortunately, you don’t give sufficient fact to make any type of determination. There are generally five ways that distributions are determined: ...

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What kind of attorney do I look for when I'm ready to take POA for my mothers finances

Ben's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

What a great question! You are revealing your wisdom by even posing such an inquiry. The legal part of your question is easy to answer -- anyone...

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What if any is the difference between a revocable trust and a will?

Ben's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

Think of a Living Trust as a "bucket" which holds your assets. You hold and control the bucket therefore you control your property through the...

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Mt friend recently assigned power of attorney to me and I would like to know what that exactly entails and what i need to do

Ben's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

I would have an attorney look at the POA. Is it effective immediately? Does it require the incapacity of the principal before it becomes active...

Ben E. Connor's Answers (12)

How can you change name of Power of Attorney when someone gets dementia

How do I make a will

If I update a legal document, is it necessary to update all pages and signatures in the updated document?

Making of a last will and testament

I want to make a will. How much does it cost? I don't want to pay too much but still I want it to be a solid will.

I want to set up a pet trust. Can the caregiver be the same person as the trustee?

With three adult children will they divide the estate equal 2 children his and 1 child hers?

What kind of attorney do I look for when I'm ready to take POA for my mothers finances

What if any is the difference between a revocable trust and a will?

Mt friend recently assigned power of attorney to me and I would like to know what that exactly entails and what i need to do