Mom and Dad own land. Dad died no will. Children live in separate homes on land 20yr. Can mom sell land? Adverse Possession?

There is no adverse possession claim if the mother has allowed her children to live on her land. Your boyfriend did not inherit an asset jointly...

How does power of attorney work when you have sibligs?

A power of attorney is a separate, stand alone document. A power of attorney cannot be legally signed if the principal is incompetent. The term...

Will my father lose his home??

The answer is that it depends on when she executed her will. If it was after the marriage or in contemplation of the marriage, then the will is in...

Your uncle, the personal representative, did not have to notify the heirs to sell the home. He does however, have a fiduciary duty to accept the...

It depends on how your husband and mother-in-law took title to the property when they bought it. If they purchased it as joint tenants by right of...

Without reviewing the deed, I cannot give you an answer to your questions. I have a sneaking suspicion that your mother reserved a life estate in...

You do not have to accept the role of executor. If your mother is alive, ask her to change her will and appoint someone else. If she has already...

How do I get power of attorney and what is the average cost?

If your mother has been diagnosed with dementia, it will be too late to have a power of attorney signed. Your mother must be competent when she...

Father needs to live in retirement center. Wants to transfer home/property to live-in family.? Can state take over property?

Medicaid has an exception to the transfer penalty, which is called the care-taker child rule. If a child has provided care that kept the parent...

The executor has authority to sell probate property. If your sister is not following the terms of the will, then you should hire an attorney to...