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What are estate consequences for life insurance policy where owner and insured are different people and both die simultaneously.

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
There is no joint estate.  Each Will should state what will happen in the event of simultaneous death.  State law may or may not have such a provision.
There is no joint estate.  Each Will should state what will happen in the event of simultaneous death.  State law may or may not have such... Read More

If I have a trust, do I need a pour over will also?

Answered 5 years and a month ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Yes, you need a Will to "pour over" into the trust anything which is not titled in the name of the trust.  There is "always" something.
Yes, you need a Will to "pour over" into the trust anything which is not titled in the name of the trust.  There is "always" something.

When a POA has two agents, and one of those agents pass away, does the remaining agent become the sole agent or does the POA become null and void?

Answered 5 years and 7 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
It depends on what the POA says.  If it provides that the agents can act separately, the surviving agent can act.  If it provides that they must act jointly, the surviving agent can not act.  It may also provide for a successor agent to replace the deceased agent.  Read it carefully.... Read More
It depends on what the POA says.  If it provides that the agents can act separately, the surviving agent can act.  If it provides that they... Read More

Does my step mother have the right to move sheds off the homestead property ?

Answered 6 years ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Someone with a life estate loses it when she ceases to live there.  If your stepmother has left, you, not she, own the property and have a right to determine what is done with the sheds.
Someone with a life estate loses it when she ceases to live there.  If your stepmother has left, you, not she, own the property and have a right... Read More

My youngest son is on the deed to my home and cars, which have no debt on them. When I die will he have to sell his home to pay my debts?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Also note that gifts of $200 or more in the 60 months before you apply for Medicaid will disqualify you for a time -- but not if they are made to a disabled adult child.
Also note that gifts of $200 or more in the 60 months before you apply for Medicaid will disqualify you for a time -- but not if they are made to a... Read More

How do I check if I have Power of Attorney?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by attorney James Bloomfield Oberholtzer   |   25 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Generally, you have to find the original or a copy of the signed POA. If it is not in his residence, check with this spouse, caregiver, attorney or accountant.
Generally, you have to find the original or a copy of the signed POA. If it is not in his residence, check with this spouse, caregiver, attorney or... Read More

I have power of attorney for my father, how does that work if he gets married?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   20 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
The Power of Attorney may continue per the wishes of the principle. If he does wish to do so, then there is nothing that needs to be changed.
The Power of Attorney may continue per the wishes of the principle. If he does wish to do so, then there is nothing that needs to be changed.

How do we make an amendment to the existing will?

Answered 14 years ago by Cary Sawyer Smalley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
It can be done without a lawyer. However, I do not recommend doing it without a lawyer.
It can be done without a lawyer. However, I do not recommend doing it without a lawyer.

Is a new will effective over a previous will?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by Donald Keith Broad (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Wills generally state that they revoke all previous wills, so generally, yes, new will take precedence over older ones, usually. If your mother has an existing will that she wishes to update, she can do that by executing a new will or executing a codicil (a document that changes simple terms in an existing will without revoking the existing will). The trick is making sure she complies with whatever requirements exist in her state to properly execute a will. For instance, in Indiana, a will does not need to be notarized, but it does need to be witnessed properly by two neutral witnesses.... Read More
Wills generally state that they revoke all previous wills, so generally, yes, new will take precedence over older ones, usually. If your mother has... Read More
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