If my mother was soul gaurdian of me, but now deseased, and know I'm 4 months from 18?

No, you are not emancipated. Only a court can declare you emancipated. Your situation is that you've fallen through the cracks in the...

Define next of kin?

If your father did not survive your grandmother, then presumably her will states that your father's share goes to his "issue". In that case, his...

Mother gone and father wants to give aunt and uncle custody

You will need to file a petition for guardianship. Check with a local estate planning or family law attorney for assistance. The information...

Probate

I'm sorry about your mother's death. As Mr. Robinson said, the power of attorney ceased to be effective at your mother's death. However, some...

Is probate required?

Be aware that if you pay your siblings out of your mother's accounts, you are the one who is making gifts to them - and if you give more than...

401K withdrawal

Your rights to make withdrawals from your 401k while you are a company employee are governed by the terms of the 401k plan. Most plans do not...

Doing POA without going through the courts

Generally a POA does not need to go through the court system, but it DOES need to be notarized. Since it will be relied on by banks and others, it...

I'm sorry about your brother's and your father's deaths. It sounds as if you have 2 probates on your hands. Most states' laws say that if an heir...

Nobody on the house but my mom.the house is not in probate,but my aunt is trying to take over the property.I'm her son.

I agree with Mr. Robinson. If your mother had a will, then the house will pass to whomever she named in the will (unless you can show the will was...

Can debts be inherited by beneficiaries? Should I refuse to be beneficiary and executor of my ex-husband's estate?

Every state's laws are different, so you need to consult with a Nevada lawyer (since that's where your ex lives). However, I know of no states in...