Probate
Can I use a limited POA for funeral arrangements if I'm out of the country?
I am the designated executor for a person living in San Diego County CA. If she dies when I am out of the country can I designate a limited POA to someone in CA to act on my behalf (funeral arrangements etc) until I return?
What happens if a will is contested in South Carolina?
My father in law lived in South Carolina with his oldest daughter. His will was drawn up in Maryland. He passed away in February 2011. He did not own property, his car was paid for and had no debt. He has approximately $450,000 which will be shared among his 3 children and daughter in law, the wife of a deceased son. At first his daughter said that she was going to contest the will because she did not want the daughter in law to receive any monies. However, I believe she changed her mind. I have two questions. One, if she did decide to contest the will, would we have heard by now. Also, if the will is not be contested, when should we expect to receive my husband's share.
Can I require my half-sister to provide my step-father's will?
If I hire an attorney, can my half-sister be required by the courts to provide a copy of my step-father's will to me? We know absolutely nothing of my mother's or step-father's (who are now both deceased) wishes written in the Will. Is this legal? We only know what she is telling us and she is not telling us anything. She has changed the locks on the doors and she is the only one who has access to the home and all it's contents including photos left by my mother in the house. I am leaving the state on July 31, 2011 for 21 days. Do I need to take any action within a period of time or can I pursue this matter after August 25th? My step-father died on July 10th.
Does my sister exclusively inherit the IRA if she's the beneficiary?
My mother passed away and left her residuary estate to be divided between siblings. On my Mother's IRA/Brokerage Account my sister was listed as the beneficiary. Since my sister was listed as the only beneficiary on this account does this mean that the proceeds are not part of the residuary estate and therefore to my sister exclusively?Thank you
What steps are needed to sell an inherited house legally?
My daughter and I recently inherited a house we don't want from my mother and have an offer on it. What do we need to do to make the transaction legal with the title company?