I have co-ownership of a 2fam house(rental) bx,ny with my brother. His half will be put in an irrecovable trust . Any diff?

There should be no change to your half-interest in the near term. That is, even after the trust owns half of the property, you are entitled to...

How much should an attorney get if I am executor

Attorney Benz has provided you with a solid answer. I would strongly urge you to meet with your attorney and discuss this issue. He may very well...

I was left a house in aunts estate, bank has lien, will I have to sell to pay credit card bills she owed?

I'm sorry for your situation. This is where an experienced Georgia lawyer can do you a great deal of good. He or she should be able to negotiate...

My brother died in north carolina without a will. i am his next of kin. how do i settle his affairs and avoid probate.

I'm sorry for your loss. The only good news is this: North Carolina has a "small estate" procedure which will allow you to transfer your...

I'm sorry for your loss. A certified copy of your brother's death certificate will be available at the "Town Clerk", "Department of Vital...

Should my mother add my brothers and me to the deed to house?

If your mother lived in Connecticut, she would have two good options to avoid probate and transfer the property to you and your brothers at her...

What happens when a person passes away and has neglected to file taxes for a period of 2 years?

I agree with Attorneys Erdmann and Souza. If there is a fiduciary appointed by the probate court to oversee the administration of the estate...

My home is paid off. Can I add my two sons on the deed with or without my name to avoid probate upon my death.? Thank you...!

I recognize that you want to save legal fees, but simply adding your sons to the deed could cause all kinds of problems. Just to name two: (a)...

I'm a co-trustee, what is my first step?

Attorney Moore has provided you with solid advice. One question, though: did you agree to serve as a co-Trustee? In order to be a Trustee, you...

How can the person, with the Power of Attorney spend the money of the person they are caring for?

I agree with Attorney Moore. In addition to his advice, a family member may wish to petition a local probate court to become the mother's...