Can brother P.O.A gift his wife $14,000 three days before my moms death. Estate to be divided 50/50 brother & myself

Have your Estate Planning attorney draft a certified letter to your brother asking for a refund of HALF of $14,000 - as your Mom's estate was to be...

I have court a guardenship of a minor child. The father is trying to get custody . What is my recourse?

Your documentation before the Court has to be better than his if you want to prevail. I'd suggest a sit-down consultation with a Family Law...

I want to get guardianship of my niece and nephews.

I concur. This is much easier if the biological / custodial parents agree. If it is necessary to file a Petition of Guardianship before the...

Dara is correct. The resolution may be two-fold: (1) talk to the cemetery administrator; (2) Consult with a Pennsylvania attorney to see what the...

Mom has a Living Trust and Will. An amendment was notarized, appointing a different POA. Can it be amended again?

I concur. Mixing apples with oranges. The POA is a separate legal document from the Trust. The latest amendment is the effective one. But they...

Do assets passing through beneficiary designations at the owner's death still have to go through probate?

No. Beneficiary designations avoid Probate and are payable to the beneficiary upon a death claim being filed (i.e. death certificate along with a...

How do I satisfy a timely $61K claim from Dept of Health when only asset is a Deed of Trust owned with others?

I concur. Your best option is the negotiated settlement route secured by an interest in the Deed of Trust. However you might be forced to sell...

What are the criteria to qualify for a "Special Needs Trust"?

Typically, a Special Needs Trust is used if a person is medically disabled or otherwise incapacitated such that he or she is receiving government...

Should I sign beneficiaries consent indemnity agreement and waiver of hearing?

You'll want to read it first and see what it says. You might be more comfortable having an Estate Planning attorney review it to see if your...

More than likely, NO. Because ownership does not pass from one to another withouit a Deed being properly executed. However have your CPA review...