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answered on Sep 25, 2019

There is no standard, fixed price for probate and there is no standard, fixed price for creating a will. Every case is different. Some are relatively simple. Some are relatively complex. Your best bet is to make an appointment for a personal consultation with a local estate planning attorney... View More

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answered on Aug 27, 2019

There is no requirement to "file" a power of attorney with the "court". A competent adult can always change their power of attorney by creating a new power of attorney that revokes all prior powers of attorney. Notice of revocation should be given to the agents who are being... View More

He can always amend his deed to make it where he and your son share an interest in the property with rights of survivorship, or he can draft a will indicating that that particular property goes to your son upon his passing.

It would really depend on how the deed was set up. Regardless, it sounds like you may need to consult with an attorney to discuss opening up an estate to handle your mother and step-father's affairs.

You will need to have the executor of the estate contact the bank and show them his/her credentials in order for the bank to even allow access the account. Typically, the credentials that the bank will look for will include an order opening the estate for the deceased parent, as well as an order... View More

Well...yes and no. You'll need to make sure that you follow the statutory guidelines to ensure that is considered a valid will. Unfortunately, signing and having it notarized is not enough to make it valid.

She can establish paternity by DNA testing or through testimony from herself or others indicating that he held her out to be his child.

Without knowing what paragraph J is, I'm not entirely sure anyone on this forum would be able to assist.

First and foremost, you will need to consult with an attorney to discuss the steps to open up an estate for your parent. Additionally, because we are talking about a family home, part of the analysis will hinge on how the relevant deed is set up.

Possibly, depending on whether there is a will or your great-grandmother died intestate (without a will). You will likely need to consult an attorney to determine whether ---and to what extend--- you may have an ownership interest in the property.

The most common way to clear up title on land is to open an estate on the person who has died if you are their direct descendant with no other descendants. There are other ways, but this would likely be the most direct route.

Yes, you can set up a trust to transfer the assets into with your desired stipulations.

The will does not have to be notarized, but you should have the witnesses sign a Self Proving Affidavit which does require a notary.

You're question is unclear. You would likely need to consult with an attorney to explain the situation to them so that they can advise you accordingly.

I'm assuming that your question goes more towards a custody modification. First and foremost, a copy of the custody order would be needed to see how custody is explained. The second thing would be for an attorney to talk with you about the standard necessary to modify custody (in which case,... View More

A probate case would have to be opened to transfer the property to you.

You should contact an estate planning attorney to help you set up a trust.

It depends on the terms and conditions of the Last Will and Testament or the Trust, or whatever instrument was used for the inheritance. If it is silent about who controls the money, the estate executor has a duty to transfer the inheritance to the child's guardian. If there is has been no... View More