What can I do to protect my 83 year o!d mother from her granddaughter who is living with her and stealing money from her?

If your mother's mental capacity is intact, then it is an issue for the police/state attorney's office upon someone reporting it. You can also...

No, failure to pay taxes does not void the trust. It just makes the trust liable for potentially a large tax hit depending on the asset(s) in the...

I live in Florida. The deed to our home is in my wifes name only. Will the home pass to me in the event she passes away?

If she dies with a will or trust and leaves the house to you in one of those documents, then yes (assuming she has no minor children). If she dies...

How do I cash a reimbursement check from my deceased Mother's insurance company?

You might be able to handle this by phone and mail with the clerk of court's office in the county in which your Mom resided when she died. For...

Do I have to get a small affidavit signed by a judge for an IRA at the bank?

You can go to the clerk of court in your county and they will assist you obtain the document that you need. Yes, you will need to obtain it as...

How would I go about assigning someone guardianship over my child in case of an untimely death

You should set up an appointment with an estate planning attorney that handles estate planning for parents with minor children. You need to...

Will i get my moms place without a will?

There aren't enough facts here to assure you of an accurate answer but in general, yes. However, if she's married, husband gets a life estate...

Can I rent out my vacation home in Florida if I live in another state?

You need to contact a real estate attorney in Osceola County to assist you with your question. I am changing the practice area of your question to...

Hi, Our deceased mother's house was auctioned off in Indiana and we live in Florida. Do we pay inheritance tax?

There is no inheritance tax in Florida so you will not owe anything in Florida on the inheritance of the principal. If there was a gain since the...

Does my sister and her son on the property.

I agree with my colleague that you will need to see a probate attorney to assist you with this. It is unclear who is on the deed currently. You...