My father had a reverse mortgage. He just passed away. My brother has been living in the house

As a daughter you have a right to Petition the Court to have yourself appointed Personal Representative, assuming there is no Will. Once you are...

Aunt died, I am selling her house that is in a trust. No PR named yet, what to do with furniture in house that is in probate?

I would try to get the relative who was left the furniture to come and pick it up. See if the relative even wants the furniture. The successor...

Is it time for a new estate attorney?

With most small Probates, you want to be efficient; you want to minimize costs. One suggestion would be to have the Will allowed with both of you...

Need help with mother in laws savings prior to nursing home move

You should get some specific advice from an ElderLaw attorney. It really depends on the Elder's prognosis. Could she be living in the nursing...

My mother is sick and cannot tend to her real estate what do I do?

My recommendation is to contact your mother's Attorney. There may be a Durable Power of Attorney in place that allows you or whoever her agent is...

My sister (POA) took over the house. Cut off contact with the beneficiaries. Had Dad change trust to make her trustee.

You may or may not have a case. Elders, if not incapacitated, can make their own decisions, even if they are bad ones. Your next alternative...

You will be able to sell your house but you should do some planning beforehand. Meet with an ElderLaw Attorney. You should be able to...

My Mother is 97 years old - she has funds in stocks (which my brother in law has power of attorney over) also she has a CD in

My advice would be not to touch the money until you and your Mother get some legal advice first. If the Trust is a revocable trust for your...

My grandmother is in a nursing home. Can the nursing home come after me for her bill?

Chances are you signed paperwork indicating that you would be the responsible person to act on behalf of your grandmother. This does not mean that...

If an individual dies owning a car in his name, the vehicle is considered to be owned by the surviving spouse. However, if the individual's Will...