If my relative makes me a co-owner (or a TOD beneficiary) of a bank account or IRA, does it transfer to me out of probate?

The estate does not have any bearing on the financial instruments with TOD beneficiaries. Those transfer automatically and do not go through...

As my mother's Financial Power of Attorney, do I have legal access to my mother's home?

If your mother is that afraid of your sister, a power of attorney is the least of her concerns. Your mother should probably report your sister to...

Who files and signs the final IRS filing?

Yes. Nobody owes that tax except the deceased's estate. If you are not in charge of it, you do not have to worry about tax.

You are right, that is rather complex. It might be worth your time to hire a lawyer, which can be done with estate funds. The $3,000 in the bank...

Revocable to Irrevocable trust

You probably could, but I would urge you in the strongest possible terms not to do it yourself. Please hire an attorney. This could save your loved...

My aunt recently died. I have reason to believe I was in her will. How can I find out for sure? Not sure who the executor is.

Probated wills are usually a matter of public record that you can obtain from the county in which the probate is filed.

ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUST ATTORNEY AND AN ATTORNEY FOR THE TRUSTEE?

Phrasing it as "a trust attorney" would mean an attorney who practices in that area of law. "Attorney for the trustee" means that the trustee has...

Can a POA give one sibling a right to prevent another from staying with a parent for a month even if the parent gives permission

If your father is still has mental capacity, he is in charge and can overrule the attorney-in-fact or revoke that power of attorney if he wants....

Forgery would void will?only child would I be entitle to estate?

A forgery is, of course, invalid. The trick is to prove that it is a forgery. It may simply be invalidly executed. Either way, if the will is not...

My father passed away in his car parked out front of the hospital after an appointment. He went unnoticed approx. 6-8 hrs.

You might have a case. First, take it to a personal injury attorney. They usually give free consultations. If the personal injury attorney thinks...