Can I adopt my cousins 4 year old?

What about the dad? Would he consent and you think she would? If its not consented you can do an adoption in the county where the child...

Sounds like all knew it was the niece's house. Especially if she was making the payments. The Will gives her the house, so why would she purchase...

Does an attorney need to disclose a fee beforehand?

That's a loaded question. First, you are a co-trustee and entitle to ask for an itemization of the legal/tax preparation fees billed and paid. ...

First not sure what you are calling a living estate. Did she retain a life estate within the deed and the remainder were the kids? Ask a...

Agree. Either by will or intestate law, the daughter was alive at the time of death so she is a vested beneficiary. So it has to go from mom's...

Do I need a CA (deceased resided) or PA (my residence) small estate affidavit for life insurance policies.

California is the proper venue and jurisdiction (based on where she lived.)

Can the POA request there Aunt's filed / sealed will be given to different attorney & the old attorney mark as 'do not contact'?

If you have legal authority granted under the POA (all other matters) you can ask that the Will be picked up. After death, the executor can...

It will depend on if grandparents had a will and how long it has been since their death. Indiana limits probate of wills to 3 years, but there is...

How long does my beneficaries have to remove my personal belongings from my house after I die, as I have a life estate?

After your death, the house and bills will be the responsibility of the estate. The other children of your husband have no right to your personal...

Can my roommate do this?

First know who signed the lease. If only 1 person signed the lease, he would be the one the landlord returned the funds. If there were...