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What is the statue of limitations for a last will & testament in Illinois?
What is the statue of limitations for a last will & testament for the state of Illinois?
06/08/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Illinois | #16897How do I ensure that my husband does not inherit my home and that it goes to the church?
My husband left me years ago after I ran out of money. Of the 16 years we have been married we had only lived together for 3 years. He owns nothing. I do not want my husband or my daughter to have any of my assets once I am dead. Both my husband and my daughter have taken almost everything I have ever owned. I want to give my home to my church. My husband gives me an allowan...
06/07/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Alaska | #16885In preparing a will, how will an attorney determine if the the client has legal capacity?
In preparing a will, how will an attorney determine if the the client has legal capacity? This question pertains to my 88 year old mother who suffers from senile dementia.
05/29/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: New Jersey | #16816What is Orphan's Court?
I am Trustee of an Irrevocable Bypass/Unified Trust (Testamentary Trust), which was setup in 1992 by my Aunt Anne's husband who died in 1992. This trust was to distribute income to my aunt until her death. According to his will,upon Anne's death, the principle was to be distributed to my brother and me, with no mention of successor beneficiaries. My brother passed away in 2005...
05/28/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Pennsylvania | #16799What needs to be done to make a will legal other than having it notarized?
We filled out a will and power of attorney for my mother and and had it signed and notorized. Does this need to be filed with a legal agency?
05/20/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Tennessee | #16731Why do I need a will if my children are grown and my wife is to get everything?
I am retired and have $400,000 in my IRA account. I own a $300,000 home, with my wife. My children are grown and my wife is the benificary on IRA. Why do I need a will?
04/29/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: ALL | #16466My sister-in-law used my husband's Power of Attorney to rob me and my children of his assets
My husband died in October, 2007. We were legally married and were living under the same roof until 4 weeks prior to his death from ALS. I was his primary caretaker. In August 2007 he entered the hospital for 2 weeks, then was released in the care of his sister, a RN, who along with their siblings helped to care for my husband. During this time, behind my back, my sister in law...
04/29/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: ALL | #16459Can my brother prevent the liquidation of my parents home since he has resided there 10 years?
My parents live in Texas and have a will stating that all property is to be divided equally among their birth sons and daughters. My brother, his spouse and adopted, autistic, 10 yr old son have lived in my parents house for 10 yrs or more. My brother pays half of the electric bill, does odd jobs around the house and yard. In the event of my parents death, does my brother or ...
04/29/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: ALL | #16444My stepfather passed away and we are unclear about the working of the will
My stepfather passed away. He had six Kids [three are his, from another marriage, three are my moms from another marriage]I have read it two ways: My mother gets half of joint property, mother gets her half and half of half. Can you clarify?
04/29/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Texas | #16438As a stepchild am I still entitled to inherit from the estate?
My stepfather died in July leaving no will. There is one biological son, one adopted son, and three stepchildren. The biological son says we have no right to anything. My biological mother died in 2006, are we entitled to anything? The biological son has been appointed power of attorney. I think the biological son is trying to pull something.
04/29/2009 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: ALL | #16419