Does a Durable Power of Attorney that was submitted in 2010 and revoked in 2011 supercede a 2006 "fill in the blank" will.

I am sorry for your circumstances. A handwritten document that simply lists you and your sister's names does not qualify as a will. Furthermore,...

My mom passed. There are 5 children. Mom left us the house. We want to give house to youngest brother. Can we do this.no fee

I'm very sorry for your loss and impressed for your concern for your youngest brother. If your mother left you the house in her will, the will...

Can you give a house back to bank that is in probate? Debt on 2nd mortgage on house is more than house is worth.

I'm very sorry for your loss. As executor of your mother's will, you step into her shoes with respect to the mortgage. With that out of the way,...

Does someone that received an inheritance under $10,000, in 2013, have to pay taxes on it & is it considered an income?

Typically, an IRA distribution will carry out taxable income to the beneficiaries in circumstances like those set forth in your question. With...

My mom left a will, I have not read it, I have it at my house, but I cannot bring myself to read it! I start crying

I'm very sorry for your loss and your circumstances. As noted by Attorney Cohen, an experienced New York estate lawyer can be of great assistance...

How do we get someone out of a house where the owner has died? Through unlawful detainer action or through probate?

I am sorry for your circumstances. You are in a legal minefield here and you need an experienced California estate lawyer to guide you through. ...

I had an older brother that passed away in 2005 and he and my my father had agreed to let my brother have the house to do

I'm sorry for your circumstances. You need to retain a North Carolina estate lawyer immediately. Specifically, you will wish to have the attorney...

Do I need an estate lawyer or a real estate lawyer?

I agree with Attorney Tabaku. Your first step will be to consult with an experienced estate lawyer. The good news is that many such lawyers also...

Attorney Frederick has provided you with a strong, detailed answer. I would only add this: once anyone starts asking statute of limitations...

Am I responsible for my mother's medical bills after her death a few months ago?

I agree with Attorneys Harrell and Geffen. Unless you guaranteed your mother's debts, you are not responsible for the same. With that said, I...