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What is the difference between guardianship and conservatorship in Alabama?
My disabled adult son just turned 18 and we live in Detroit; I need legal authority over him. How can I terminate or modify the existing guardianship ...
What happens if my beneficiary dies before me in New Jersey?
My designated beneficiary on a $45,000 IRA passed away before me; I live in New Jersey. What is the best way to designate a minor as a beneficiary und...
Do all assets go through probate in North Carolina?
My father died in New York City without a will and I am the only child. How long is the typical North Carolina probate timeline for an estate of this ...
Are POLST forms recognized in Nebraska?
My elderly mother in Nashville cannot speak for herself and we have no advance directive. What hospitals and providers honor advance directives in Neb...
How do I open probate after a death in California?
I am the executor for my late aunt's estate in California valued at around $3,400. Is the estate eligible for the California small-estate affidavit pr...
Can my executor access my email and social media after death in Iowa?
My father died and we cannot access his email or photos stored in cloud accounts in Iowa. Can my executor access my Google or Apple account after deat...
Can probate be avoided in New York?
My mother died three days ago in Seattle and left an estate of about $2,500. What are the typical fees for probate in New York?...
What is a durable power of attorney in Ohio?
I want to designate my husband to make medical decisions for me from Colorado Springs if I am incapacitated. Can I challenge a recent POA executed by ...
Can I name a guardian for my minor children in my will in Arkansas?
My disabled adult son just turned 18 and we live in Austin; I need legal authority over him. What is the standard for granting adult guardianship unde...
How does a pooled trust work in Texas?
My disabled child received a settlement of $1,200 from a lawsuit in Phoenix. What is the difference between a first-party and third-party SNT under Te...
Do beneficiary designations override a will in Pennsylvania?
I want to leave $15,800 to my 12-year-old child via my life insurance from Fort Worth. Who inherits the account when the named beneficiary predeceases...
Who can be trustee of a special needs trust in Alaska?
My disabled brother needs a guardian and protected funds in Boston. Who should I name as trustee under Alaska SNT best practices?...
How do I leave crypto in my will in Alabama?
I have $45,000 in cryptocurrency wallets and live in Denver. Does Alabama have a RUFADAA-style law that grants executors access to digital accounts?...
What is a healthcare power of attorney in Wyoming?
I want to designate my husband to make medical decisions for me from Baltimore if I am incapacitated. Can I challenge a recent POA executed by someone...
How long does probate take in Illinois?
My mother died 18 months ago in Philadelphia and left an estate of about $8,400. How long is the typical Illinois probate timeline for an estate of th...