My mother just passed away she left me as power of attorney do i need Court representative.

Authority under the power of attorney will end upon the death of the principal. If the claim is ongoing, then it is an asset of estate, and...

What estate planning documents should we have? Married no kids, no real property yet.

If he is still an Australian citizen and still has assets there, you may need to hire counsel familiar with our tax treaties with Australia to...

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How can I inexpensively make updates to my will without engaging my attorney.

If you are only changing one thing, it can generally be accomplished by drafting a codicil, and the cost to do so shouldn't be prohibitive. It is...

Shall I vaguely describe in the form type of services or shall I state "engage in any lawful act or activity ..."?

I generally tell my clients that stating that the business will engage in any lawful act or activity reduces the chance for someone to claim that...

Where should I store all of my final estate plan documents so that my families knows where they are in an emergency?

If you have a fire safe in your home, that would be a good place. I've also been told that a freezer is good for about a half an hour in a fire,...

Is this right

Nothing about that sounds ok. We aren't permitted to solicit business that way, and it would be an unconventional fee arrangement for a probate...

How can I rename a Successor Trustee in my legal documents (see explanation for document details)?

The Trust itself should contain provisions for amendment and or revocation. It might be that the trust itself does not permit you to do what you...

If a business just stops doing business but doesn't legally close down can that same company be reopened at a later date?

The answer depends on several factors, which include who got your grandfather's ownership interest, and how that transfer took place, is your...

For a proper legally binding doc, should we get the simple contract verified by an attorney? What will be the typical charges?

My suggestion is that you go to an attorney, have them prepare a promissory note for the amount being borrowed, a security agreement if the loan is...

What is the most efficient way to update a will with a simple disbursement change? Can I do a codicil myself in front of notary?

You can make that change with a codicil, but a notary's acknowledgement alone will not be sufficient. Codicils should be executed in the same...