Probate question

Maybe. Depending on the amounts involved, you may be able to use small estate proceedings. It is unclear from your summary whether there is anyone...

Can an executor of a will put a house in their name and take loans out with out the other people's permission?

Can it happen? Possibly, if the Will says so. This would be an unusual situation, though. More facts are needed, but it sounds like there are some...

Mentally & physically disabled father denied long term care and Medicaid. How can I get him the care he needs?

You need to see an elder law attorney. The facts of your situation are key to determining what needs to be done. There may be a number of different...

I am named as the executor in my brothers will. His will states that I am to deed his home to his daughter, very clearly and to

You are *nominated* as executor in the Will. You are not the executor until the probate court appoints you and gives you legal authority to sign a...

Will and Probate Question - Real Estate Involved

I agree with my colleagues and especially Julie. Depending on the facts and the objectives, a lady bird deed might be a great option for you. Check...

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What do NY surrogate courts decide when cases are not filed in correct courts & aren't filed in proper form as per statutes?

I agree with your lawyer. You should follow your lawyer's advice. He/she has all the facts of the situation. James Frederick

My wife got a lump sum ck. from inherited non spouse IRA.

Possibly. I would contact your CPA or tax attorney and discuss this with him/her, right away. There may be a way to do this. Normally, if your wife...

How many days can a caregiver get in a week? How much salary do they suppose to recieve if there's no day off.

It depends on what the agreement is. There may also be caregiver regulations in the state in question. Whoever is caregiver should be fairly...

If the mother holding a life use will never return to the home can the home be sold without her signing off on it in Connecticut

A person holding a life estate could theoretically rent or lease the home to someone else and collect the rents. So I do not think she personally...

My mother passed away and the house that we (I am her daughter) is still in my father's name. He passed in 1987.

I agree with Mr. Shultz. Your situation is more complicated, if the property is in Texas. Texas is a community property state, and title does not...