How can I figure out when I get the money my grandma left in her will she passed away five years ago?

If your grandmother left you money in her will, then it would have either been distributed to you upon her death, or (more likely, since it sounds...

Should I consolidate my IRA's?

I'm going to re-route this question to family law. Commingling your assets could inadvertently trigger a transmutation to community property and,...

Estate Planning Question

I wholeheartedly agree with Ms. Ferdig; requiring a vote by majority is not a good idea, and in fact could be disastrous. Appointing multiple...

Can a spouse get a Power of Attorney for his wife's medical care if she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's?

It depends on the severity, but probably not. Also, please note that power of attorney allows you to deal with your wife's legal affairs, but not...

It is important to note, also, that power of attorney is different from health care power of attorney (called an Advanced Health Care Directive...

Living Trust/ Will

I agree with my colleagues. As far as whether or not you should file your will and/or trust with the county: No. First, they will not take it. ...

My husband suffers from memory loss due to a brain infection can I still get power of attorney?

Whether or not he has testamentary capacity should be addressed by licensed physician familiar with your husband. In writing. If he does not have...

Do I need a trust attorney?

Probably the biggest thing you can do at this point is to make sure that all of her assets are held in trust. This will allow you to avoid having...

How can I appoint a personal representative for my deceased brother estate? Is a letter sufficient or is probate required?

I'm sorry for your loss. Mr. Benton is correct. Tell your brother's fiancee to open a probate in the county in which your brother lived. ...

Are inheritance taxes taken out of heirs share of estate before heirs receive their share?

Federal estate taxes are taken out of the heir's share, yes. Whoever is administering the estate only distributes the post-tax amounts. However,...