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I have been the only one taken care of her we lived together for since 2010. She had no will. I can't close her bank account because my brother feels he's entitled to the money. Mom left a letter but didn't sign it stating the two of them were to get nothing that she had no son as... View More 
answered on Nov 24, 2017
If your Mom was unmarried at the time of her death and had no will, her estate passes to her children in equal shares under Arizona law. Since the affidavit procedure did not work for you, the next step is to open a probate. I recommend speaking with a probate attorney to learn more about this... View More
3 children set up with a transfer on death stocks account. Account owner wants to remove 2 of them. Is it possible?
answered on Jun 22, 2017
Assuming this was done as a way to name beneficiaries, and also assuming the owner is of sufficiently sound mind to make such a decision, of course.
If it is a trust account based on a document, you can't just change the designation at the broker but you have to also change the trust.... View More
They say it would cost too much money to have the money owed to them from North American company wired back to China and then re-invest back into an American Business. They called it a receiving agent. Would this practice be legal? It sounds like laundering to me.
answered on Apr 10, 2018
what's the company's business? why they need to have the money back to China befor re-investing into US
answered on Mar 2, 2017
There is likely something wrong or insufficient with the document you are presenting. Is it a springing power of attorney. Has the POA been revoked? I would suggest you speak with an attorney in your area who will be able to assist you.
answered on Oct 11, 2015
A lawyer can review the documents and advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal... View More
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