I agree with both of my colleagues. To add, however, if the lawyer wanted to play hardball, he could cause you some issues. If you and your...

Can a person legally will an object to another without that person legally owning the object?

You can only give away what you own or have a right to claim. If the decedent had some right to the object held by the ex-wife, he can pass that...

The Will is not valid, that said, if your mother was not married and you have no other siblings, you would be her only heir. You should contact a...

What do I need to do to protect personal assets from lawsuits?

A revocable living trust will not help you. In addition,if you have a potential liability already out there, and no of it, it may be too...

What type of attorney do I need for SSI planning?

You want to look for an Elder Law attorney, or look for an Estate Planning attorney with experience with special needs planning experience.

Joint Tenants vs. Community Property Right of Survivorship

From a tax perspective, Community property with rights of survivorship is best. Because you are acquiring the property during marriage, the...

How do i find a deed that has been changed to a quick claim deed and put into a special needs trust?

You have two entirely separate questions. On the will, they are not filed and not public while the person who executed the will is...

Myself and my husband put our home in a trust and now want it changed back into our personal names.

Why? You did that for planning purposes and to avoid probate.

How do I create a power of attoney?

Your biggest issue is a guadian for your kids. Second would be a will and possibly trust for your kids. Next would be powers of attorney...

My dad died intestate with an estate worth no more than $5k. Must I go thru probate for such a small estate?

Including the life insurance policy, what is the total estate? How many children. If no beneficiary designation, then the children split...