The "terminology" of trusts is often confusing, so no worries about asking your question. The answer you are looking for DEPENDS largely on...

Does the trustee of a "self-settled trust" have to be a resident of Nevada?

Use of a Nevada self-settled irrevocable trust for asset protection can be a VERY useful tool--protects assets from creditors, UNLESS you have a...

The bank will probably tell you he can't remain on the account IF the account is owner of the account. SOME banks (and it varies) will allow him...

Generally a person named on a joint bank account and/or as beneficiary of a life insurance policy KEEPS those funds--BUT if they used a Power of...

Does a will render a Power of Attorney null and void.

A Power of Attorney ceases to exist when the person granting it (your friend) dies. You have no POA to use at this point--the Will supersedes now...

The statutes for probate issues are just not long enough..Esp. those that involve fraud due to it's not discovered until...

TOO MUCH info for this kind of posting. If you WANT to change things, go see a probate lawyer. Good Luck, Greg J. Reno, NV

Yes, more than one "agent" can hold POA powers, BUT banks REALLY dislike that. Besides, giving two people equal POA increases the risk one of them...

How long does a child have to make a claim on an estate with no will?

Usually in cases like this I engage an heir search firm--genealogists who locate people or determine they are deceased. If she's deceased, you can...

I want to do a petition to avoid probate for estate under $150,000. Can I calculate the property interest of decedent only?

The answer provided by Alan Armstrong is very helpful. My advice is that you go see a probate lawyer and take a copy of the title/deed to the...

Am I entitled to any of my deceased fathers estate?

You need to know a few things: #1. Who is the title OWNER on your father's house--if he owned it as a joint tenatn w rights of survivorship w his...