Who can sign as a witness on a will?

Hello, In addition to Attorney Daymude's comments, the will has to be witnessed by at least two persons, each of whom 1) are present at the same...

Who makes the final decision the Durable POA, the trustee of the family trust or the executor of the will?

Hello, So you are asking which fiduciary a caregiver of a deceased person can contact to pay the caregiver's bill. If you have an outstanding...

Mt father died. Our stepmom retained an attorney and will not allow us to come into the house.

Hello, It is unfortunate that your Mom retained an attorney, but it might also be a blessing because he/she can communicate to your step-mom and...

Hello, As to assuming your Mom's mortgage, you would have to discuss that with the lender to see if they would add you to the Note. In...

Do i have a right to read my mothers will, she died 3 days ago and my stepdad said i cant see it till he dies. he wants to keep

hello, My sympathies upon the passing of your Mother. If you are a beneficiary of your Mom's Will, & your Step-Dad is the Executor, he has to...

Are printed online durable power of attorneys sufficient and legal?

Hello, Please note that if you are attempting to get your Dad's Power of Attorney, you will be unable to do so because of his Alzheimer's -- he...

Are there any options to paying out assets from trust to immature beneficiaries?

Hello, I am assuming that your Mom has passed as well, so the trust is irrevocable -- meaning that it cannot be changed. Despite your...

I am the POA for my mother can I separate her from her second husband and settle her in an assisted living facility?

Hello, If she is incapacitated and the POA allows you to take the action you are proposing, then you have the authority. Attorney Pippen's...

Our brother will be hospitalized for over a year due to total blindness. how can we get him out of his lease with 7 mos. to go

Hello, Sorry to hear about your brother. Please note that a lease is a contract and hopefully the lease has provisions dealing with...

I am Successor Trustee and Sole Trustee of deceased father trust and have 2 brothers. May I sell his property .

Hello, As both of your parents have passed and their living trust has become irrevocable, as successor trustee you must follow the provisions...