Possibly. There is no "lookback period" on a lady bird deed. But it is not clear whether your dad still has legal capacity to sign such a deed. If...

Someone who is on the deed is an owner of the property. There is no "order" of ownership, unless the deed provides one, which is VERY rare. In...

Not sure what you mean by "personal tax," but if the house was sold for less than market value, what would you be paying tax ON? (You do not pay...

You have a multitude of issues and you absolutely NEED to meet with an attorney RIGHT AWAY. There may be all kinds of options for you, but you need...

I agree with Attorney Smith's answer, if the estate is supervised or the Letters of Authority are restricted. In MOST situations, this is not the...

You mean a QUIT Claim deed. No one can tell you what the effect of that deed is without being able to see what it says. It may offer complete...

I agree with Mr. Conway. You are now at a significant disadvantage, due to the prior legal proceedings. You need to retain a good probate...

You mention a Living Will in one part of your summary and a Living Trust in another. These are two very different documents and used for vastly...

I agree with attorney Smith that the lease needs to be in writing. I would add that “rent” is not an investment. Rent is a payment in exchange for...

I agree with Mr. Conway. However, assets that belong to someone else are not part of an estate, no longer how long they have been there.