Right of survivorship after joint tenants is somewhat redundant. The words "joint tenant" alone are sufficient to create a joint tenancy. The fact...

Take the trust document to an experienced trust lawyer, review the trustee's action and give an opinion on the trustee's action. It may be...

Something doesn't sound right. Wills only go into effect when the person who created the will dies, not upon incapacity. I suggest that you retain...

Have Mom put teh house into a living trust. Otherwise you will be hit with major tax liability. Find a trust lawyer on AVVO who can explain it to...

Powers of Attorney terminate at death. Your mother needs to meet with an estate planning attorney who can help her set up a proper estate plan.

If the assault is considered a "willful and malicious act" against the plaintiff, the civil judgment against you won't be discharged in bankruptcy....

Your questions are a little too complicated for this forum. I suggest you meet with a bankruptcy attorney in your area to review all the facts, ask...

Powers of Attorney terminate at death, but that does not mean you are without rights as the surviving spouse. See a probate lawyer ASAP for a...

It appears you have a claim to have the will annulled, but you will need to hire a trust and probate lawyer ASAP and start legal proceedings to...

To do it wight, you should use a trust lawyer. You are not looking at substantial fees. If the trust were properly set up to begin with the fees...