Advice about legal matters as posted by our members, not legal experts. This page contains tips and ideas for creating, changing, or challenging a will.
Does a Quit Claim Deed Supersede a Will?This is a page about "Does a Quit Claim Deed Supersede a Will?". The legalities involved with settling an estate after a death can be confusing to the rest of the family.
Dealing With an Estate Where There is No Will?This is a page about dealing with an estate where there is no will. When a person dies intestate, division of their finances and personal property can become a matter of dispute among relatives.
Being the Executor of a Will?This is a page about being the executor of a will. It is a challenge to be the person who is responsible to carry out the terms of a will.
Writing a Will Without a Lawyer?This is a page about writing a will without a lawyer. As long as your will meets the laws of your state of residence, you do not necessarily need a lawyer to draft it for you.
Life Insurance Money?My father passed away when I was about a year old. I will be 18 in 2 months. When wil I get the insurance money that he has left behind for me?
Information on Living Wills and Advanced DirectivesThis page contains information on living wills and advanced directives. It is impossible to predict when you may be unable to make decisions for yourself. You may want to get in writing how you plan to be taken care of.
Does a Deed Supersede a Will?My grandmother is age 97 and lives with her son and his wife. He works f/t and pays a care-giver to watch my grandmother. About 3 years ago now, he had a deed drawn up and had my grandmother sign it. It said that he paid $1. to my grandmother for her old, small vintage home and 20 acres. There is a will.
Family Problems After Mom Died Without a Will?My mom recently passed. She lived alone. We cannot find the will. I have two siblings, of 8, that are going into Mom's house and helping themselves to her belongings and paperwork. Is it legal for them to do this before we have someone appointed?
POA and Changing the Will?My husband's grandfather made a will and left us his house in his will. His daughter's husband is the POA and they want to sell the house to pay for assisted living even thought he has money without selling the house. What are my husband's rights as far as inheriting the house?
Preparing Your Own Will?What are the best "free" or "low cost" will templates on the internet? Or, to ask another way, what are the best and most affordable approaches to writing my own simple will? Thanks!
Acting as Executor for Last Will and Testament?My dad just passed. I am executor of a simple will dividing everything (only money) between 5 siblings. $75,000 will be disbursed equally from his annuity by that company. The remaining $25,000 is in a cash bank account.
Power of Attorney Rights?I have power of attorney for my dad who is the executor of my mother's will. She has now passed; can I deal with mum's will for him?
