This answer is intended to be informational only. I am not licensed in Washington State or in California. You should contact an attorney in your...

Can spouse make seperate will

I agree with Mr. Vichi. 1) a spouse can execute a will with or without the knowledge of his or her spouse and 2) the terms of the will have no...

MY HUSBAND HAD A DEED OF GIFT DRAWN UP ADDING MY NAME TO TITLE OF HIS PROPERTY.IT DOES NOT STATE SURVIVORSHIP?WHAT EFFECT ON US

Your situation is not one to be left to chance, and you should consult an attorney in Virginia Beach (assuming that is where you reside) to get to...

Example: power atterney

I agree, I have never heard of disability being a bar to an agent serving under a power of attorney, as long as the agent has capacity to care for...

How do i go about getting my mothers power of attorney changed

This is not an uncommon issue among siblings: one child is chosen over the others to serve as the attorney-in-fact (or agent) on a parent's power...

I am sure this is a difficult situation for you and your family. There are a couple of issues that you bring up in your question which should be...

Probate questions?

If your grandfather had a will and it was recorded, then you would have access to it through the appropriate court clerk's office. Depending on...

Does my brother have the right to take an executor's fee

Having served as an executor before, I can tell you that an executor earns his fee. In most jurisdictions, an executor (or administrator if there...

My father died and has second wife. Everything was kept in his name. Why does she receive a family allowance.

To answer your initial question, a family allowance is generally the right of a surviving spouse. When a couple gets married, there are certain...

My father is ill and may pass on any day now - will my mother, his wife, be in charge of all his assets?

In many states, a surviving spouse who is not satisfied with her share of her deceased spouse's estate may make an election against the Will. The...