Family problems over my mother in law money.

Hello, If there is a Will or Trust and your wife is a beneficiary, her sister has to follow the terms of the Will or Trust. Also your wife...

Was my sister (POA) allowed to use my moms money to pay for her attorney in a contested conservatorship case against me?

Hello, If the terms of your Mom's power of attorney allow her to retain counsel for your Mom's behalf, then use of the funds is allowed.

When a creditor is a family member of the deceased, do they have more rights than other creditors?

Hello, trust funds can only be used for trust business. So if the in laws are suing you personally, it is not appropriate to use trust funds.

Can a minor child be a beneficiary on my retirement account?

Hello, Highly recommend a living trust so that the account can be managed for your son now and until he reaches adulthood, Another benefit is...

Sister is the trustee of my mother estate, my mother gets 3765 a month. She has given me very limited accounting of the money.

Hello, While she was your Mom's agent under the power of attorney there was no duty to account. If you are a beneficiary of the trust and with...

Oh Boy ! Should I go to the news about the not help from the sheriff dept here on yucca valleyt

Hello, It is not clear what happened, but it appears that APS is assisting you. You may also want to contact an elder legal service in San...

I inherited 5 percent of an estate. She passed away in August. Where can I find information about the distribution?

Hello, If you are a beneficiary or an heir, then you should obtain a copy of the Will or Trust that leaves you a bequest. Ask the executor of...

Hello, Since you will pay the newspaper to post the Obituary, as long as it meets the papers guidelines, you can honor your Dad. No one has a...

Can the execrator of my will live in a different state than me

Hello, There is no prohibition for your executor to live out of state, but it would be difficult and costly for that person to administer your...

Question regarding elder law and medicaid.

Hello, It is recommended that you consult with a local attorney familiar with Medicaid to review all of your documents and provide you advice...