I would contact the Secretary of State's office and explain the situation, so they can note that change in their computer records. Otherwise, all...

When anyone has $166,250 or more worth of certain assets at the time they pass away, their family will be required to go through a year-long court...

Should I get a durable power of attorney or conservatorship over my mother if doctors have not diagnosed her with Alzheimer's?

To protect yourself, it would be best to have your mother's psychiatrist or other physician who knows her mental health to certify that your mother...

Looking for an attorney to get a death certified for a brother of the deceased.

If all you need is a certified death certificate, you should be able to go to the County Clerk for the county in which the person lived at his...

You would likely have to get a variance from the zoning laws. A lawyer would be able to analyze all the facts of your particular situation and let...

I prefer to always use the original date of the trust followed by the words "as amended and restated." That way, if the trust is amended yet again,...

Maybe. Once your grandmother gave away her rights to her home (which is what she did when she deeded it to your mom and uncle), your grandmother no...

Since the trust was your mother's, it likely became irrevocable (meaning unchangeable) upon her death. The reason most trusts become unchangeable...

If you are over 65, there are senior centers that will help people who do not have sufficient assets to afford an attorney. Try to find one in...

Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Letters of Intent (LOIs) are tricky documents. They can be enforceable or unenforceable depending upon the...