Executors are required to submit an accounting to the court and the beneficiaries before the executor is discharged and should also be filed...

I am posting your question to the family law area. This is not an estate planning question. Now that you are divorced, however, it would be a...

How do I get a power of attorney revoked that was signed by a mentally incompetent person?

Your father lacked the capacity to execute the power of attorney if he was incompetent at the time he signed the new power of attorney, which makes...

Must I return a portion of the money given as an agreement for closing out a trust?

You need to hire an attorney to represent you in this matter. The trust needs to be review. It also depends if you signed a release before...

I'm receiving an inheritance from my mother's estate and want to know if I have to claim it as income.

An inheritance is not income. Your mother made a transfer of her assets to you upon her death.

The Personal Representative can only pay for expenses related to assets owned by the probate estate. If the car and the house were jointly owned...

I am the Donor and sole beneficiary of a revocable trust.....can I revoke it if the document requires trustee approval?

You need to consult with an estate planning attorney to review the trust. From what you write, it does not seem that you created a revocable...

What type of lawyer do I need as personal representative of mother's estate and sale of home?

If your sister is an heir then she has the right to live in the property. Title of real estate vests in the heirs subject to divestiture. This...

Can I contest a will if the lawyer didn't counsel the client about the results of her decisions?

Your mother is free to meet with another attorney. She should consult with the attorney by herself.

How can I get power of attorney on my cousin daughter so I can have my cousin rest in peace

A power of attorney can only be granted to you by someone who is at least 18 years old. It is a legal document that is signed by the granting...