Would Your Online, Homemade Will Hold Up In Court?
More Americans are doing their wills online due to COVID-19. However, that can cause problems when you go to probate. We explain the problems and how to address them.
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Facing death from Coronavirus causes many to rethink making an estate plan. At least do the basics described here.
Read MoreHow large can a Trust become before it is taxable by the federal government?
Dear Ms. Allison: How large can a Trust become before it is taxable by the federal government and is there such a thing as a Sub-Trust or Smaller Trust outside the original? Thanks, PT in NE Oklahoma Dear PT: Your question is difficult to answer due to the many different taxes that could attach and…
Read MoreCan a stepparent leave everything to a stepchild in her will?
Dear Ms. Allison: My stepmom passed away and left everything to me in her will. She has two sisters contesting the will. A lawyer told me that it’s possible I could get nothing cause I’m considered a stranger. Also said the judge would decide who gets what. Is this true? If so what’s the purpose…
Read MoreCan you name co-Powers of Attorney?
Dear Ms. Allison: Is it possible to name two people as “co” powers of attorney and as co-medical powers of attorney? One is an immediate family member and is local. She would also be an heir, as well as her children. The other is out of town and would not be an heir. However, he…
Read MoreCan an irrevocable trust be changed without the beneficiary’s knowledge?
Dear Ms. Allison: Can an irrevocable trust be changed without the beneficiary’s knowledge? My father changed how much of his estate he was to give me and some other things in his irrevocable trust after my sister died and didn’t tell me before he did it. PP in Central Oklahoma Dear PP: Are you certain…
Read MoreDo I Have The Right To My Dad’s Ashes?
Dear Ms. Allison: My dad and mom are still legally married. He passed away in another state and his girlfriend of 3 years has his ashes. She won’t even give us none of his ashes or none of his belongings. I am his kid, so can I sue her for his ashes? Or how would…
Read MoreHow Much Can Be In A Trust Before It Is taxable?
Dear Ms. Allison: How large can a Trust become before it is taxable by the federal government and is there such a thing as a Sub-Trust or Smaller Trust outside the original? Thanks, PT in NE Oklahoma Dear PT: Your question is difficult to answer due to the many different taxes that could attach and…
Read MoreCan Stepfather Change Mother’s Home to His Name?
Dear Ms. Allison: My mother died a couple of years ago. When she did, my stepfather put his name on the house. It is the house my grandmother gifted to my mother to give to me and my sisters upon her passing. My mother did not get around to writing a Will and putting the…
Read MoreDoes paying property taxes give you rights to property when the owner dies?
Dear Ms. Allison: My mother died. Her house is in her name (per the deed). My family and I have lived here for years and I have paid the taxes on the house every year that I’ve lived here. Now that mother has passed, my brother and sisters want to sell the house, but I…
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