What is the difference between a trust and a testamentary trust, and how do you tell which you have?

Hello, Since you want to change the beneficiary of your trust, it is a living trust. Within a living trust, provisions can be made e.g. place...

Does a person need to go to court to be a Power of Attorney?

Hello, If the person who wants you to be the agent of his POA [the principal] has mental issues, he will not be able to do a POA because of his...

Hello, In general, trusts should be reviewed every 2 to 3 years to insure they are in compliance with current laws and the changes in the...

Do I have a right to my deceased spouses' inheritance that was never distributed?

Hello, Do you know if your husband received anything from his Mom's estate before he passed? Twelve years is a long time to not distribute...

My father pass away when I was 4 years old he had and insurance policy that I'm now finding out he was married with two other k

Hello, It is highly likely that your Mom would have been notified if you were a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or other assets from your...

If you are married and your husband died and your name is not on the deed to the house is the house still yours no will

Hello, I have attached a link that explains intestacy in NJ. It is recommended that you obtain local counsel for assistance. Good luck.

How much would it cost me and my husband to get guardianship of a newborn baby if the mother agrees?

Hello, AVVO and your local county bar association can provide you with attorney referrals. Good luck.

I am a co-executor of my deceased friend's estate. How do I get a court order or probate documents to close his bank account?

Hello, To clarify, you are the executor of your friend's estate overseas where she passed and had property. As part of her estate, there is a...

I have an old will for my father that was never updated after my brother passed 3 years ago.

Hello, If you wish, you can probate the Will and ask to be named executor. As to your late brother's share, it depends on the terms of your...

I have an uncle whose only living relative is me. I am his niece; next of kin; and have a power of attorney.

Hello, You may want to consult with an attorney and consider obtaining an Article 81 guardianship over your uncle. The guardianship will allow...