It is usually legal, but I have seen too many do-it-yourself estate plans fall apart after death. It's better to consult with an attorney that...

My father and my mother are married and he passed away 2 weeks ago. He left his will appointing my brother power of attorney. My

I am sorry for your loss. Your question doesn't have enough detail for me to be able to give you a very good answer, because I am not sure what you...

It's hard to tell you what to do without knowing the nature of the asbestos payments. Most states have law firms that advertise...

Will an attorney be able to help me?

You haven't given me enough information to give you a detailed response. If you are on disability and have few assets/little income, you may...

I am sorry for your loss. As executor of your father's estate, your stepmother must follow the probate law of the state where your father passed...

Sister passed away in April, she left a care note with a few thousand dollars owed on the vehicle. I have been paying the note.

I am sorry for your loss. There is not enough information here, but if your sister's estate has an executor, you should make arrangements through...

Do i need to petition for additional guardianship as a step-dad to raise spouses kids together?

Each state is different, but generally, stepparents lack legal rights regarding stepchildren unless otherwise arranged. Depending on your family...

Does a will supersede an IRA contract?

Generally, Wills only govern property not otherwise governed by contract. IRAs, trusts, some bank accounts, and corporate ownership arrangements...

A roommate is trying to get out of his utility bills that were in my name. Can i go after him legally for the money?

Since the utilities were in your name and you did not have the company remove your name from the account, you need to pay the utility company...

I agree with Mr. Langer. Living Wills are much more effective when accompanied with a health care proxy document. Any estate planning, elder law,...