You generally do not have to have multiple powers of attorney in place so that a person may act in multiple states. Most states provide that a...

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One of the kids should apply to be appointed administrator of the estate. Once someone is appointed, that administrator can sell the property to...

Can a nursing home go after a home that is in a trust?

If the trust is revocable or in other certain ways controllable by your parents, it will always be subject to creditors, including nursing homes. ...

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As noted previously, if you purchased it that way during the marriage with jointly held assets, you get a one-half step-up in basis. If not, the...

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My grandmother died in December I know for a fact I was in the will, why have I not been contacted

Contact the probate court for the area where your grandmother last lived. They should be able to tell you if a will was submitted, and if so,...

Is a step up basis given to living spouse for home sale if property is in a Revocable Trust at date of death? Both are Trustees

There are really two things that need to be looked at hear. Ordinarily, the trust is disregarded tax-wise as an incomplete gift, so you have to...

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What can be put in a living trust and how much should I expect to pay?

Any property can be placed into a trust. Accounts must be in the name of the trust, deeds and vehicle titles in the name of the trustee as...

If you don't have the finances to retain an attorney, what steps can you do to petition the court for copy of a trust?

If it is a testamentary trust, meaning it was set up as part of someone's will, the court where the will was probated will have the documents on...

Deceased spouse & I own ID timeshare but R WA residents. Will filed in WA. Do I have to do probate in Idaho for this $500 prop?

The short answer is yes. The Washington courts don't have the authority to let you inherit real estate in a different state, and Idaho law...

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Can I sell my deceased fathers truck even if an executor has not been put in place yet?

The only people able to sell the car are those who are listed on the title. If it was strictly your father's car, you have no authority to make a...