There are both civil and criminal remedies for abuse of a power of attorney. One situation seems to be what you are describing where an agent under...

My suggestion is to contact a probate attorney in Mohave Valley to help you. Most of the time these can be done remotely. There are a couple of...

Payroll checks bouncing, who is responsible?

When you sign a check over to someone by endorsing it on the back, you are secondarily liable for the amount of the check. In other words, if the...

My Mother passed away on May 30th, 2014. I am POD on her account and withdrew the majority of her money. Am I in trouble?

You aren't in trouble so to speak but the money may have to be used to pay your mother's valid debts. There are a number of facts that aren't...

If you hold the CD jointly with right of survivorship, your son would become the owner upon your death. There is a federal marital exemption where...

My grandmother died 6 years ago, question about her estate

I agree with the other answers. It is hard to say what you would be entitled to without seeing the beneficiary designations on the 401k and life...

My sister has me on her Beneficiary Deed. What taxes I have to pay if I sale the property after her death?

The federal estate and gift tax exemption is $5.34 million in 2014 and Arizona has no additional estate tax. So, if your sisters estate falls below...

Unfortunately no, a debt doesn't die with its owner. The pawn shop is a creditor to his estate. Normally, a non-spouse would not be responsible for...

My brothers kids can only inherit trust if us 4 Orig child die. Can I adopt them as adults in Az? They are listed in trust.

It is possible to adopt an adult niece/nephew in Arizona pursuant to A.R.S. § 14-8101 if they agree to it. You will have to state the reason for...

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If a future inheritance of over $80,000 with a VA non service connected disability how can I legally keep this in some kind of a

You should consider consulting with an estate planning attorney on establishing a special needs trust. If done correctly, funding a special needs...