My dad died and my aunt was the beneficiary on his life insurance

This is not a tax issue for you. Inheritance of insurance is not considered income. Be extra sure that you treat your aunt well! She had no legal...

I agree with my colleagues, but as Mr. Eyestone points out, a great deal depends on WHEN this all took place. There tend to be very short statutes...

Can a poa which is my brother keep me from my mom who is on hospice??

Under current law, it may be possible. There are plans to change this, however, on the theory that it is not in anyone's interest to keep family...

More information is needed. Who owns the house, now? Does it need to go through probate or does it pass by way of a deed to you or your siblings?...

This depends. If you are APPLYING for appointment as Personal Representative, there is no hearing. In that case, you need to file the original. If...

Do I need a probate lawyer if I have the Will, death certificate of parent and all the assets are cash assets?

I am not sure what you mean when you say you have a "cash account." Is this a bank account? If so, whose name is the account in? If it is just your...

How am I responsible??

I am inclined to agree with Mr. Conway, particularly if you did not sign any kind of fee agreement. I am troubled, however, because it DOES sound...

Must a home in ladybird deed be in place for 5 years before it is applicable for bypassing probate upon transfer of the owner?

These two things have nothing to do with each other. There is no five year rule associated with bypassing probate. You could die the day after the...

I agree with my colleagues. I would add, however, that whether or not the property is part of the probate estate is a key issue, and that can only...

Wondering if we need to do a quit claim to get my name on the house?

That may be a good option for you, but you really should sit down with an estate planning attorney to review your deed and all of your objectives....