How do I calculate capital gains on the sell of an inherited vacation rental property that was in a trust with a “life estate”

You need to talk to an accountant to answer this. As a lawyer I wouldn't come within a mile of it. This is not legal advice and is not intended...

Is it legal for homeowner to rent home for a year if the home is in foreclosure and being listed as a short sale?

If you know it's in foreclosure (short sale is irrelevant, more or less) then you certainly can sign a lease. There's no guarantee the new owner...

Is it possible to find a retired trial lawyer to coach me through the litigation process

Pam, that's great advice. I highly recommend it if you (the original poster) want to learn about the litigation process. That being said, as...

Is this harrassment?

Well most of your complaints I can't really answer to other than to say to file police reports when there's a problem, or to contact a local...

How to remove inactive HOA Board director?

Well it sounds like you know exactly how to do it... so time to go do it! Have a full-owner vote where you get 75% of the vote for removal. But...

I have 2 houses being built on the lot beside mine. The builder has removed a block wall on my side of the property line.

You seem to have a good idea of what's going on, so I guess the only answer to your question is to say that you should now contact a local real...

Can my condo association foreclose if my lender has already begun foreclosure?

Most certainly. It'll end up being a fight between the two for priority. This is not legal advice and is not intended to create an...

Can a landlord legally take rent money that is owed from security deposit if the HOA is to get future rent payments?

As Michael points out, there is a lot going on here that is difficult to understand without knowing the exact, technical/legal definitions of what...

I guess I'm a bit confused why you don't each have your own water line, especially if you're not on good terms with your mother. Does the water...

Is there any legal recourse against a divorce attorney that didn't act in clients best interest?

You can sue for malpractice. Obviously whether you win or not will depend on the details of the case. This is not legal advice and is not...