Can I sign my rights over to someone else upon my death?

You can designate your agent in an Advanced Directive & that person will have the right to dispose of your body if the document states so. Kudos...

Who gets to be executor in intestate issue?

I’m sorry for your loss. Spouse has first priority so she will. Unless you can show she is incapable or has fraud in her past. If she chooses,...

You can ask a realtor to pull the title to see who is showing up as owner. I agree you will need a Conservatorship to get any control. You need to...

Do I have to open probate and can I go by my dads verbal will?

One question is whether he had a named beneficiary or Co-owner of his account(s). In that case , the named beneficiary or co-owner would be...

Do you have to have a lawyer and go through probate (and its many fees) if it is a small estate (no real estate, minimal assets)

I’m so sorry for your loss. An attorney is not absolutely required. However the headaches of the forms, filing process, etc can make having...

A probate may still be started. Contact a probate attorney now!

The terms of the trust will dictate what the trustee is to do. If you are a beneficiary you are entitled to a copy of the trust.

Will or intestate?

That’s because they haven’t met with an Estate Planning Attorney. If they leave their property via a Will, it will have to go through probate....

How do I change a revocable trust?

Sorry for the loss of your mother. It will depend on the terms of the trust. Are you the beneficiary? Are you GE successor trustee? You should...

Do I need a lawyer for my will or is an online service adequate?

For your level of assets, a Living Trust-based Estate Plan would be the only way to avoid Probate. A Will does not. Also, there are lots of...