DEAR ATTORNEY: MY BROTHER IS ILL IN THE NURSING HOME/REHAB AND I NEED POWER OF ATTORNEY OVER HIS FUNDS AND MEDICAL .

If he does not have mental capacity or will not cooperate to sign a POA, then you must hire an attorney to assist you with the appropriate...

Does including an adult child on a real estate deed in a new purchase subject the property to gift tax at death of the parents?

I think Mr. Geffen is correct - note that if you purchase it and put child on the deed that is a gift. In any event, even if it is a gift, you...

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If a home is left to two brothers can one force the other to buy him out if it is at fair market value?

If you cannot agree on an amicable settlement you can file a partition action so a court can decide. Try to work it out!

Can my late brother-in-law's widow sue me to become executor of the trust for her two kids, one of whom is a minor?

You are co-trustee with your wife for a trust for the benefit of your niece/nephew? She could sue you, but assuming the trust is valid and you are...

Can you over ride a non family member who has medical power of attorney?

I suppose you could try, but there is a reason why someone names an agent under a POA and they are free to name who they wish. So long as he was...

Hello, how do we get a house that was deeded to us from the family trust it is currently in? do we need to see the trust?

If the house was already "Deeded" to you, you would own it. I think you mean that the property is in the trust and that the trust says you are a...

How do you change the successor trustees on a Living Trust in New York State ?

You should use a lawyer for a number of reasons - not the least of which is that things in the law and your situation appear to have changed and...

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IS AN EXECUTOR LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE TO LET THE HEIRS KNOW THE OUTCOME AND FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF A PARENTS ESTATE

Not sure I would word the question the way you did but if the question is does an heir have a right to an accounting, including receipts,...

Do we need to apply for 501(c)(3) status?

What is your charitable purpose? This doesn't really sound like a typical 501c organization. Probably not worth the money to incorporate/apply for...

I agree that it depends on the extent of work and the particular attorney.