Do I have the right to open a credit card in her name?

If she is disabled it is questionable as to whether this is a good idea. Talk with an estates or guardianship attorney before doing...

Who can I contact and what can be done for a complete disregard for rules of probate in the State of Arizona?

Retain an estate litigation attorney. If the executor is not acting as required or is letting others act for him, then you need to have this...

How can my mother keep her home or assets from the sale of her home if she has to enter a nursing home?

You need to get with an elder law attorney to discuss your options. Each state has its specific rules for medicaid and nursing home situations. ...

Mother passed away 2/20/11. Her will states two siblings as heirs. One sibling died 4/23/11 leaving no will.

The siblings share would be part of her estate and would be controlled by her will. If she had no will then the laws of intestate succession would...

I requested an accounting of a trust, received no response, and the 60 day window to contest is coming up, what should I do?

Just to be clear here and to reiterate what both lawyers have stated. Get an estates litigation attorney immediately. Special skills, knowledge,...

If a couple purchase an estate and the deed is filed jointly, when one spouse passes, will the estate be opened in probate?

Mr Tomberg offers excellent advice. The point here is that probate only speaks to assets titled in the decedent's name solely. Assets such as...

Mr Tomberg offers sound advice. In addition, do not transfer any assets to beneficiaries until all debts are paid. In most states debts must be...

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Can a federal 1040 tax debt be extended past 10 years ? would a levee be lifted automaticly ? How do ''i find out ??

Ms Beary offers sound and excellent advice. In addition, get a copy of the tax lien on file if it is recorded at the real estate office. The tax...

The IRS has sent official notification today that I owe >$100,000 in taxes for 2011. What do I do next?

This is a very difficult case as at least on its face your POA triggered these taxable events under a valid POA. You need to retain a tax attorney...

My landlord is planning to build a new dock and deck, extend the sidewalks and build several retaining walls during my tenancy.

Sounds like he has violated the lease. Get with a real estate attorney to review the lease and explore your legal options and recourse. ...