Can I change lawyers and law firms after I already have one working on my case for a week?

The answer is generally yes, but it may not be cost-effective for you to do this. You may want to meet with the family lawyer to discuss the...

Does my sister have to pay capitol gains tax on my deceased father's home?

In all likelihood, based on what you have said, yes, your sister WOULD need to pay capital gains tax, but only on the gain in value since the time...

I am sorry that you are experiencing all of this. It is possible that you may have recourse, but it sounds very unlikely, under the facts you have...

Mr. Powe has given you an excellent explanation of the realities of the challenges that you face. You have a seriously uphill battle and even if...

I agree with Mr. Conway. You may need to prove you are who you say you are, if/when this goes to Court. This should not be a problem, at all. If...

In Michigan can my mother sell her share of joint assets (house,land) if my father is under guardianship/conservator ship.

A sale of assets is probably fine, whether they are your mother's OR father's or joint. The key would be: is the sale for fair market value? If it...

Is it in her best interest to use her credit union as a co-executor or another family member to legally check his actions?

This is frankly a huge mess. Estate planning is not a do-it-yourself project. Without an attorney, there is every reason to expect that things will...

Can it be mandated that my dad's house be sold? Do I have any recourse? Is ownership 1/2 his and 1/2 mine?

Your exact position is not clear, because it is unknown how title is currently held. A court can order that a sale be made or that you purchase...

Will I lose my half of the money? I thought a check for the sale would be made out to the trust

If the proceeds are paid to the Trust, then they would not be subject to your lien, unless the lien is on the property itself. Whether you can...

To add to what has already been said, you would only reopen the estate, if there are additional assets that need to pass through your husband's...