Joint owner to a bank certificate

Generally people who 'jointly' own bank accounts operate under the assumption that the 'other owner' is the sole owner of the account if one of the...

Insurance Policy for Properties in a Trust

This is a common issue. If the Trust owns the LLCs and the LLCs own the rental properties, then the LLC should be named as the owner and...

What information do I need to bring in to create a will?

Think through who you want to provide for, and also consider who would be the alternative if the primary beneficiaries are deceased at the time of...

Can German beneficiaries contest a will of a US resident? If so do they need to come to the US to do it?

Yes, though it seems unlikely. They would need to be represented by a U.S. attorney. Have your attorney correspond with them about the Trust and...

When your Mother dies, you can file the Probate Petition with the help of a local Probate attorney, outlining the reasons why you object to her...

Re Durable Power of Attorney

I concur with both my colleagues. Doing your own legal drafting is somewhat akin to doing your own surgery or your own dental work. Better to have...

Upon death of spouse is living spouse responsible for deceased medical bills ?

This can vary somewhat from state to state, but generally you'd be wise to have loal counsel advise you as to your options. Take any paperwork you...

I set up beneficiaries for brokerage account. But can I reflect same info. in my will even though those assets are not probated.

I concur and would point out that besides making Beneficiary designations, your Will having the same designations would only strengthen the proof...

Can I transfer the property title into our names since we are named in the warranty deed as co-owners?

Have a Probate attorney locally help you with this. See 'Find-a-Lawyer' on Avvo.com.

What can I do to get the title to my mom's car after she passed?

If her Estate has been Probated, the Court Order for distribution would give you the clearest answer. Have you had her Estate probated? See...