Were my spousal rights violated?

My condolences on the loss of your wife. As the spouse, you should have been listed as next of kin on the hospital's list of emergency contacts. ...

I am looking to sell my house the house has my name.my brother and my aunts name .

This should have been consider well before she required Nursing Home care. Upon the sale of the property, the owners will need to divide up their...

What happens when a cousin of the deceased produces a holographic will after the niece of the deceased becomes the personal rep?

Have the attorney who represents the Estate file a motion to contest the holographic will.

My brother died and this person told the peoples she has the power of attorney because he has no family what should I do

The power of attorney is for choices made during lifetime. It expires at the moment of the Grantor's death.

If she's mentally competent, she can sign a Power of Attorney. You'll want an attorney to prepare it. If she's not competent, ask your attorney...

If I am a beneficiary of an ILIT, and the grantor and I have a falling out can the grantor eliminate me or change the amount ???

Yes - as a beneficiary of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust you have a right to a copy of the Trust.

Can my mother's assets be taken away after 10 days in a nursing home?

You've mixed up Medicare versus Medicaid. And her having an Estate Plan (or not) has nothing to do with Medicaid Eligibility. Sit down with an...

How do i protect myself when my brother has control of my deceased mothers assets?

If the Estate has an Executor appointed by the Court and you are a beneficiary of the Estate, then you should receive what your Mother set aside...

My sister has perminant guardianship over my 2 girls and the court told me I could not petition the court but there is mental, e

I concur. You should sit down with a local attorney for professional help in resolving this. Good Luck to you and your kids.

Leaving a Will is enough?

You'd be wise to establish a Revocable Living Trust that reflects your wishes and that of your wife. See "Find A Lawyer" under Avvo.com. Good Luck.