How can I save my mom's house without a will?

Your mom is in a tough spot. The first obstacle here would be to determine if she is legally competent to write a will. This will depend on the...

How do I shelter proceeds from an estate auction and reinvest the money with a steady stable return for my elderly in-laws?

This is not really a legal question but more of investment or financial planning question. However, from a common sense perspective, people 75...

Our grandson is starting college. We would like to help with the expenses. Is there a way we can do this and avoid taxes?

Yes, in addition to using the annual donee exclusion of $13,000 that is available to you and your spouse, you can give an unlimited amount for...

My wife and I have been gifting $12,000. each to our 3 children for years. Can we still gift them 1 million tax free?

Actually, both you and your spouse can gift $13,000 annually to each of your children or $26,000. Both of you have a $1 million exemption for a...

Do we need a will?

Generally, joint property passes to the surviving joint tenant. But what happens if you parents died in a simultaneous event? Who knows which...

Is there any legal way to force an executor to carry out wishes as stated in a written will?

Yes, it is a good idea to hire counsel here when you have an executrix who is not following the terms of the will. You can discuss with him...

Liquidating Parents Assets

You have not given enough facts to know whether this is a good idea. Remember that when an asset is gifted the recipient takes a carryover basis...

Executor of Will Won't Cooperate

Generally, the opening paragraph of a will states that it revokes or supercedes the previous will. You should draft a completely new will in light...

My Relative Has Issued Ultimatums

Whose money is this anyway. If you are fully competent, namely, that you have no cognitive impairments, then you have the right to dispose of your...

Assuming your POA is valid, they must talk to you. Ask to immediately talk to a supervisor or better still talk to their legal department. Hope...