How to obtain Father's 401K benefits
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer Profile
My father past away in January of this year, and left behind his retirement which is still in the 401K program. He did sign me as his sole beneficiary, but I do not have a clue how to claim it. Any help you can give would me appreciated. RaeLynne Adkins
Can I contest my father's will after accepting a settlement from a sibling?
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer ProfileThe will specified that I only had 1 year from my dad's death to claim my inheritance. I was not shown a copy of the will until the year had already passed. At that time, my brother offered to buy my "share" of my dad's home and land for $10,000. I felt as though I had only 2 options: accept his terms or forfeit my portion. Does this... View Full Answer
Do I need to have power of Attorney to care for death details of older sister
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer ProfileMy sister of 89 diagnosed as schizophrenic, confined to a care facility for a number of years. I am the trustee for her finances, all of which from the government. e.g. old age pension and supplements and care for her needs. In the event of her death is it necessary to obtain P of A in order to take care of the final issues? She has no... View Full Answer
Property in multiple states
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer ProfileI live (rent) in Alabama and own property in North Carolina. In which state are laws regarding wills more favorable. My will is made and executed in Alabama. However, because of the property that I own, the will needs to be probated in North Carolina.
Can a will override a trust?
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer ProfileCan a will override a savings/trust account ? My ex-husband has recently made out a will naming our son and 2 daughters as benificiaries. But his savings/trust account benificiary names only our son. Our oldest daughter has power of attorney now and taking care of all his papers. Her father is 87 and the savings/trust account is his... View Full Answer
Power of attorney & last will & testament
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer ProfileI AM INTERESTED IN KNOWING HOW TO FILE A LAST WILL & TESTAMENT & A POWER OF ATTORNEY , IN CASE SOMETHING SHOULD HAPPEN TO ME ! I HAVE 4 CHILDREN OF MY OWN & MY HUSBAND HAS 4 & I WANT TO SECURE MY PART FOR MY 4 KIDS ! also i really do not trust my husband to make medical decisions on my behalf , because thru the 14 yrs of marriage he... View Full Answer
Do I need a Last will and testament to insure that I can leave my estate to whomever I want?
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer ProfileWhere can I get free assistance in making a will, and if I have an executor of my estate, can I will everything to him? My executor would be my Nephew. I have one son and numerous grand children the I do not want to leave them anything. I am 85 yrs of age, I only have my home and a few tangible items, and a small amount of cash. My... View Full Answer
Death next of kin and a will with brothers
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer ProfileMy dad died i am his next of kin he has property rights to a house and a lot of persanal property and he left his brother a will to take care of there mother if he passed away before her she passed away 3 years ago do i have any rights
Heir in limbo
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer ProfileMy husband was named as an heir in his grandmother's will. The executor of the will (uncle) says there is no money left in the estate. The previous executor of the will (my husband's mother) stated that only 2 years prior to his grandmother's death there was around $800,000.00 along with commercial properties in the estate. His... View Full Answer
Will written by Military Legal Dept
Answered by Evan Guthrie | Charleston, SC | View Lawyer ProfileI had a will written while on active duty in the USAF. It was done by military legal department. I am no longer active but retired in 2000. Is this will still valid. I reside in South Carolina,but my state of record while on active duty was Illinois.
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