$90,000 of my moms money was put in an annuity. Someone advised her to take 20,000 out for her funeral.is it legal?

It is legal, but whether it was good financial planning is another issue.

Who oversees the condo and contract in Puerto Vallarta?

Who did you buy the time share from? If you bought it from the developer or a broker, you need to go back and contact that company or person. You...

Can I break my new auto finance contract if dealership has not repaired vehicle.It has been three weeks.

First you need to check your contract and see what the dealership's responsibility is in terms of repairs, loaner cars and canceling the contract. ...

My mother is a U.S veteran if she died do I get her own pension every month or not?

I agree with Attorney James. Your mother may have designated you as a beneficiary for VA benefits so you will need to contact them.

Is it necessary to change your maiden name for insurance purposes?

The insurance company can set its own requirements. If everyone wants to be on the policy, they will need to change their names.

If an old will can be shown to no longer reflect the wishes of the deceased, can it be successfully challenged, if necessary?

There is presumption that a valid Last Will reflects the decedent's last wishes. In order to preserve the integrity of wills in general, the...

My mother passed away in Mid May of this year, and left no will. Will an affidavit of successor close out her bank account?

You have two viable options but the Affidavit referenced by Attorney Frederick is far easier to navigate and faster.

Need an Estate Planning/Administrator Attorney in the Wayne County, Michigan. Just learned defrauded RE: my Mothers Estate.

I am very sorry for your situation. You the find a lawyer feature on this website to locate a probate attorney in your area.

I wish I could quote you California code, but I practice in Arizona. The general rule is that the remainderman can protect its interest by gaining...

I inherited partial property ownership in 2005 but did not get on title until 2013 am I liable for backpayments ?

I agree with attorney Koel. You were required to receive notice. If you were not on the title until 2013, you are not responsible for the...