Can a life time right be passed to someone else, by the one that holds the right?

The person who GRANTED the Lifetime Estate is the key. Once you niece dies - the right is extinguished. I recommend a sit-down w/an Estate...

Does a trust always have a will that goes with it?

It is not required but strategically it's a wise move - so that the 'Pour-Over Will' acts as a 'Safety Net'.

A parent is severely ill and could be put on life support. Parent is on Medicaid&Medicare. What can be done to save her assets?

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother's troubles. This case of yours is a classic example of why Elder Law & Estate Planning attorneys urge...

If a durable poa was obtained improperly and then used the poa can they be charged?

If competent the Grantor can always execute a NEW durable power of attorney.

If my brother has been designated POA for our mother and lives in another state, is it possible for me to also be POA?

If your Mother is medically competent she can. Good Luck.

Can my new wife inherit my Iras in the event i die? My two kids are beneficiaries on one ,she on the other.

The answer is YES. At your death the funds in each IRA will go to the Beneficiary listed for the IRA Account. Work with the IRA Custodian to make...

Parents died this year. Will and family trust involved. Stop a current trustee from selling all. Contest Will Worth 700,000

Okay. Trustees administer Trusts without Probate. Wills are administered by the named Executor - with the supervision of the Probate Court. Time...

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How can a Traditional IRA be split fairly 5 ways when there are only 3 beneficiaries listed.

Beneficiary Designations trump what the Will says. So if there are 3 Beneficiaries (primary) to the IRA, they will each get one-third. Sorry to...

I have been married 10 years. The house is owned by my wife who has left it to her son in her will. If she died,

Yes - if she gives you what's called a "Life Estate" formally in writing within her Estate Planning documents. See Avvo.Com click on...

When I create a will forming a trust upon death how do I list that as my beneficiary on my 401K, Bank CD's etc.?

With precision, you're referring to what's called a "Testamentary Trust". You'll want to work with an experienced Estate Planning lawyer to 'get it...