Trusts and gift taxes

The answer to this really depends on what your goals are. However I will say that if your estate is fairly modest you probably don't need to worry...

My husband recently died and my name was not on our house. What do I have to do to get my name on it?

You need to visit with a local probate/estate administration attorney. You do not say if he had a will and you also need to deal with spousal...

My father ad been dead for 10 years. He willed me the house, I'm his only next of kin besides my mom can she change my dad's wil

Was your father's estate ever probated? If not, then while you may have a legal interest in the property you will not be able to deal with the home...

Does having power of attorney allow the person to tell a care home not to talk to/inform family members of the patients welfare

Yes it does. Presumably the person who is incapacitated (parent) signed the document desiring the agent they named (son) to act for them. The...

What will happen with a Mortgage after death of parent?

If he was the responsible party on the note and his property is securing the mortgage his estate is responsible for the payments and ultimately his...

I agree with Mr. Whalen. You can get the probate file from the Register of WIlls and see the inheritance tax return was filed. If you truly are...

I have a friend that wants me to give me temporary guardianship of her children what do i need to do to make this happen?

I would advise your friend to speak to a lawyer that handles estate planning - most states now have standby guardianship statutes that will allow...

How can 3 sisters protect their property in a way to have it passed on to their children?

More info is needed to answer your question - but if there are 3 sisters who all own some property together they could all agree to place it in...

Who is my mothers estate if she did not leave a will?

If there is no will and her closest relatives are her children (no spouse) then the heirs would be her children. If your mother survive your...

How far do my responsibilities reach in a POA?

I agree with the others there is not a "chain" of power or something. If your mother is not suitable to be an agent you would have to go to the...