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Married couples often share everything. They can have joint assets including real estate, checking and savings accounts, and brokerage accounts. However, there are assets that cannot be held in joint names.

Question: My mom had a Will from 10 years ago that left everything equally to me and my siblings. Right before she died, I found out my brother made her sign a new Will that left everything to him. I don鈥檛 think she understood what she was signing. What should I do?

Question: My mother passed away about six months ago. My father recently executed estate planning documents with an Elder Law Attorney. He told me that he named me as his agent under a Power of Attorney. Since I am married, is it necessary for me to have a Power of Attorney or can my wife handle everything if needed?

Losing a spouse is an extremely difficult time in life and handling the administration of their estate can be a stressful experience. When you are ready, it is important to seek the advice of an estate planning and elder law attorney to discuss what needs to be done on behalf of your spouse鈥檚 estate and also what planning you need to do for your own estate.

If you are the beneficiary of an estate or trust and you think that the fiduciary or person in charge is not meeting their obligations, there are procedures in which they can be removed. Surrogate鈥檚 Court Procedure Act 鈥淪CPA鈥� 搂 719 lists several grounds upon which a fiduciary can be removed.

Sixty-Eight percent of Americans use some form of social media. What happens to our photographs, conversation, and videos when we die?

Question: Can I name my 10 year old grandchild as beneficiary on my IRA?

Question: My father recently passed away. I have one brother and one sister. The will divides the assets equally among the three of us. My father鈥檚 will has nominated my sister as Executor. She declared bankruptcy several years ago and I do not think that she should serve as Executor. Do you have any advice?

Question: My mother just passed away. She did not have a Will, but I know that she wanted me to inherit everything as I am her only child. She was estranged from her husband, who is not my father. I am afraid that without a Will her assets will be taken by the State. What is going to happen?

Question: I have three grandchildren and want to start saving for their college education. Is opening a 529 Plan advisable? What are the implications with respect to my grandchild鈥檚 financial aid eligibility and my own estate plan?