Can a probate judge subponea a copy of the will from the attorney who created it.

Hello, You may want to let the attorney know that your Mom's will cannot be found and since she has passed, it needs to be...

My parents have separate checking and savings. Mom is beneficiary on dads will. On moms I am listed as beneficiary and have

Hello, As executor of your Mom's Will, you would have to probate her Will upon her passing. Please advise who has your Dad's POA? If the POA...

Hello, Please go to your local bar association -- Cass County Bar Association -- and ask for attorney referrals. It is recommended that you...

Hello, The POA should have instructions in it on how to renounce being the agent. Usually, before you can renounce another agent must be named...

Need to set up irrevocable trust -what is cost

Hello, It is recommended that you consult with an elder law attorney familiar with Medicaid issues. NAELA.org has referrals to attorneys who...

Death Insurance Policy

Hello, It is very unusual to accept a change of beneficiary based on a verbal request due to the fact there is no way to confirm it is the owner...

My mother passed 5 months ago and her share of a trust with 5 other siblings has still not been received yet. What can I do?

Hello Sorry for the passing of your Mother. If your Mom had a Will, then the Executor of her estate will make a claim to the trust...

Joint revocable living trust—what happens if one dies?

Hello, The trust becomes irrevocable and is administered by the other spouse and or a successor trustee. The marital home is usually left to the...

Hello, Since the testamentary trust will not be in place until your passing, you cannot name it as a beneficiary on the life insurance & other...

What type of attorney should I seek to help with a power of attorney for my Dad

Hello, It is recommended that you contact an Estate Planning Attorney. AVVO or the Kern County Bar Association can provide you with attorney...