Fruitport, MI Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

Your question does not give enough information to provide a reliable answer. It depends on what the decedent's Will says should happen in this situation. When I write Wills, I almost always include back-up (or secondary) beneficiaries (and sometimes I will include a third level of back-up beneficiaries, so to speak, beyond that). Without knowing what this particular Will says, though, I cannot say any more than that.

Elder abuse and financial exploitation of the elderly is taken very seriously in Colorado. There are several courses of action to consider. First, you should consult with with the Colorado Attorney General's website which has a section on protecting elder persons from financial abuse. Second, consider contacting the local police or District Attorney's office and asking for someone who handles cases of elder abuse. Third, consider filing a Petition with the Court to stop the abuse and cancel the authority of the agent in the Power of Attorney. Bernie

Without seeing the trust, I cannot answer your question. The old saying still remains you get what you pay for in life. Your question should be directed to Rocket Lawyer since it is their form, you are representing yourself in preparation.