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7 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about estate planning by real users in New Hampshire. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include trusts and estates, powers of attorney, and charitable giving. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

What happens to my will if the person who I assigned as executor dies?

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Terry Lynn Garrett
If you have no backup in your Will, any beneficiary can submit the Will for probate and ask the Court to appoint an executor. Possessions not individually listed in a Will are usually part of the "residuary estate," the general estate of things not specifically gifted by the Will.
If you have no backup in your Will, any beneficiary can submit the Will for probate and ask the Court to appoint an executor. Possessions not... Read Answer

I am settling my mothers estate. the only thing left is paying debts and dividing up cash.

Answered 5 years and 5 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Terry Lynn Garrett
If the "joint account" was joint, you have a right to 50% while 50% passes through your mother's estate.
If the "joint account" was joint, you have a right to 50% while 50% passes through your mother's estate.

need an estate planning lawyer in berlin, nh. which lawyer do i call?

Answered 6 years and a month ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Terry Lynn Garrett
You may find a lawyer on this list or by checking with your state bar.
You may find a lawyer on this list or by checking with your state bar.

What will be the difference to put my mother's name on my vehicle's title?

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Terry Lynn Garrett
If you put your mother's name on the title, it will not lower the fees for registration or inspection.  No one will charge less to service the vehicle.  The insurance company may charge more because there are two drivers and because of your mother's age.  So you really will not save money. If your mother applies for nursing home Medicaid within the next five years, she cannot gift you back the car without disqualifying her for a time.... Read Answer
If you put your mother's name on the title, it will not lower the fees for registration or inspection.  No one will charge less to service the... Read Answer

Am I responsible for my husband's medical bills after he dies?

Answered 13 years ago by Mr. Denis-Andrei Mesinschi (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
How do we answer these and how are we given compensation or able to be retained by the individuals?
How do we answer these and how are we given compensation or able to be retained by the individuals?

Is it possible to leave my home only to my daughter?

Answered 13 years and a month ago by James Elsbey Reed (Unclaimed Profile)   |   44 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
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Yes.
Yes.

Shouldn't my husband be able to sign the documents if he has power of attorney?

Answered 14 years ago by Mr. Denis-Andrei Mesinschi (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
Not necessarily, it depends on the precise nature of the Power of Attorney. A limited POA will not permit the the grantee of the Power to act in all instances.
Not necessarily, it depends on the precise nature of the Power of Attorney. A limited POA will not permit the the grantee of the Power to act in all... Read Answer
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