Dad pass, will left all to mom, no house no property owned does will have to go to probate or listed in newspaper?mom in nursing

It is unlikely that you will have to do anything. Many states require that you file the will, however this is usually a nominal filing fee. If...

What are the rights and duties of an executor prior to filing will with probate. It seems that there are immed needs

The Personal Representative should immediately act to safeguard the estate property. You should not make any distributions or permit others to...

Special Needs Trusts and Recovery

A SNT is a type of irrevocable trust. SNTs can be self settled which, if done appropriately, will begin a look back period and inelgibility for...

It might be possible for you to show that the property cannot be easily converted to cash or sold within a reasonable period of time. You might...

Need find a lawyer that works for free with elderly people for power of attorney?

If the elder is low income, typically Law Schools will have a free clinic that will prepare basic estate planning documents for the client. Also,...

Can perputrator of Elder Financial Abuse, be prosecuted for this financial abuse of elderly, after the passing of the deceased?

Typically this can be prosecuted. To begin the complaint, however, I would focus on winning the civil suit, even if there is minimal recovery. ...

Is a fire proof safe a good substitute for a safe deposit box?

I agree with my collegues on this question. A quality fireproof safe will likely protect any documents in the event of a fire. I typically...

Can my brother close a bank account that he held jointly with our mother, without her knowledge or consent?

Generally Joint Tenancy Bank Accounts would permit either of the Joint Tenants to remove assets and/or close the account. Your facts suggest that...

How do I change the personal representitive of my fathers will?

In order to change the Personal Representative you will have to have your father sign the new Will. If this is not possible, there is really...

RCW 11.12.020 does not require that a Will be Notarized to be valid. The statute states that the will must be in writing and signed by the...