Is "pay on death" or "transfer on death" good enough?

This may be a case of penny wise, pound foolish. In California, in the SF area, a Trust is about $3,500 and a probate of an estate of $750,000 can...

Im 87 and going to nursing home, can I transfer my assets to cover my childrens funeral costs and not be penalized by medicaid?

I have to assume that you mean to cover YOUR funeral costs and not those of your children. Yes, pre-paid funeral plans or policies are exempt from...

My mother left a handwritten will, with instructions to sell the house. It was signed by her and a notary public and 3 witnesses

Mr. Thomas gives excellent advice every time. As long as mom followed the requirements for a handwritten will in TX that should not be the issue. ...

My brother is no longer power of attorne y. I am the new power of attorney but he is still pretending to be. Help!! He has

Under the POA, he is a fiduciary and is not supposed to self deal, lie and cheat. You need to follow the wise counsel above and get an attorney to...

Mr. Fromm has divined facts I do not see from your question about revoking and enacting a POA. So maybe I am missing a priori post. The answer...

I live in FL. My father died in IL leaving no spouse, and a will/trust in IL. Estate approx 100K. Sister in IL is executor.

You make an assumption without facts told to us that you are the heir. The property will pass according to the terms of the Will or Trust and if...

You posted this twice. A lien for any LTC can be placed against the house and, at least in California, it is collected on the sale. The personal...

Do I have a chance to get custody of grandaughter who is not in a stable innvirement. We go to court on the 6/09 for domestic V?

Well, the short answer is you go to an attorney who does guardianships because while it is true there are now more considerations given to...

When is judicial privilege not applicable? I have a deposition in which a person lied that I want to reference in another case.

Ms. Koslyn answered this question beautifully. A court will take judicial notice of a deposition, at least in California, because it was sworn...

Does an order barring specific action in one matter extend to the attorneys if the parties litigate in another matter?

I agree with the above but am confused why an attorney would be testifying in a small claims matter against you anyway. Attorneys are not allowed...