Legal question

[SleeplessinSoCal]

My husband was in the will of his best friend. They've both passed, yet the trust keeps pumping out residuals. I need to sign a new legal document. I'm not actually named in the will, now called a trust. Question: Do I sign my name as the wife, or sign my hubby's name as I had power of attorney?

Thanks.

[bucolic_frolic]

1. I had ambiguous checks like that

The teller at the bank knew what would be accepted for checks made out to a decedent. I think they decided on my name, P/A. or my name, executor. But your situation and state may be different.

[PJMcK]

2. Respectfully, get a lawyer

There are many ways to get professional help that won't cost an arm and a leg.

The information you get from the internet is not really the right place to being asking such a serious question. However, there is a service called Ask A Lawyer.com (I'm not certain of the URL) that will give advice for something like $49.00. I've never used them but they sponsor a lawyer's YouTube channel that I respect.

I wish you the best of luck!

[Frasier Balzov]

3. A power of attorney expires when the principal dies.

Surviving spouse is probably the most informative to those who make and process payment.

This says you are successor in interest by virtue of your marriage to the legatee / beneficiary.

So I would sign his name and then say By: (you), surviving spouse

[SleeplessinSoCal]

4. I got a trust about 6 weeks ago.

I can call the lawyer who did that. It cost $3,000. Hopefully she'll answer my question pro bono.

[Bread and Circuses]

5. Contact your local state bar association for free referral for an attorney

Most attorneys will provide a free 15 minute consultation.