My father recently passed away preceding my mother's death. As a son, do I have the right to contest, since I was estranged?

The most common will contest is because of undue influence or incompetence. Estrangement is not a valid reason.

Can a child out of wedlock or the mother make claim to any inheritance I get while I'm living?

The girlfriend will not have a claim to the money since you are not married. You will be liable for child support if the child is yours.

The guardian for the incapacitated person should hire a Special Needs attorney to prepare a special needs trust and petition the court for approval...

Generally and without reviewing the trust-you can sell part of the land without consent of the successor trustees. You cannot amend your mothers...

New York state final accounting

I would answer that they must keep complete records until the estate is closed. They must also keep tax records for three years from the last the...

Calling all Florida Real Estate Lawyers, are land trusts really this incredible? Several AVVO attorneys write articles about

The other area of caution would be transferring property into a land trust when there is a pending threat of litigation. Such transfers could be...

Is it normal for an Attorney to give probabilities as to the outcome of a trial?

Yes-it is a great way for the attorney to express an opinion as to the outcome of the case. Some clients want to proceed when it is a very low...

How Can I get a simple anullment?

If you never lived together and never consummated the marriage-you might have a chance. The divorce proceeding is simplier as explained. You...

Does the recipient of a "gift" exceeding the annual allowance in value have to declare it on their taxes?

No-the giver has no requirements.

What steps do i need to take to take power of attorney away from my aunt for my grandpa?

You would need to hire attorney to try a guardianship case. If successful-it would void the POA.