What does the following statement in a will mean ? I leave to my children, ( children's names ) , or survivor(s), equally.

Generally that is designating a class and only that class inherits. If there are 3 than three shares if one predeceases then only 2 shares. If...

I think the rule you are thinking of is a notary. As long as the person does not have an interest in the will they can witness the will. With...

HOW && WHERE DO I APPLY TO BECOME MY SON'S GUARDIAN WHO HAS SCHIZOPHRENIA??

The problems is this is a mental health issue condition not an issue of a person unable to provide for personal needs for physical health, food,...

How can siblings find out what power was given to other sibling, in power of attorney, and what kind it is?

If mom has capacity she can revoke the power of attorney. If mom does not have capacity and you think sister is abusing her power you will have to...

Am I allowed to access to my deceased mother's W2 that she never received?

POA is meaningless following death. As far as executor, just because you are named in the will does not make you executor. If you were appointed...

I am the trustee of my grandmothers estate. can i legally have my husband removed off of the estate?

If he is not a beneficiary you would have the right to seek his removal or eviction, but that would fall under property law. You should seek the...

Are accounts with designated beneficiaries part of an estate?

Accounts for which there are beneficiary designations are probate substitutes and not part of the probate estate.

Can I go to the courthouse(county?) and view a will? I believe it was filed in probate because I got a small insurance check

Probate files and wills are public documents. You should be able to view them. As to your dad, if he has capacity he's free to do what he wants. ...

They are not intestate heirs so they would have no standing to contest. Your mother, should, however, meet with an estate planning attorney to...

Can I revoke a Deed of Trust

Not sure what novel theory of law you are trying to argue. The deed of trust is a security interest for a note and well recognized by courts and...