I am not sure of the statutes in WV, but typically if you are named as a beneficiary in the Will you can petition to open the probate. Any...

Speaking very generally here, a Disclaimer is a provision that allows a surviving spouse to disclaim up to a maximum amount from their deceased...

Whether or not the Trustee has authority to determine the form each beneficiary's share takes is spelled out in the Trust. Many Trusts have a least...

The previous answer is spot on, I just want to add that in addition to the POA typically defining a method to determine incapacity, they typically...

You should contact a medicaid professional in IL to be sure because Medicaid is a state run program and rules vary state to state. In general...

A TOD is not an advisable way to pass real property as it clouds the title among other issues. It is better to have that property in a Trust where...

The requirement for two witnesses applies to a Will. Having the two witnesses notarized is an option but it saves a lot of hassle later on so we...

Probate records are public records so you should be able to obtain a copy from the court. You did not say which state but I did a quick Google...

I agree with the previous answer from Andrew M. Wolfenson but wanted to add one clarification. You asked if you can avoid Probate and it is likely...

In general, a Trust is not used to avoid or eliminate taxes. This is a common misconception. The value of a Trust is to expedite the settlement of...