I agree with my colleagues, provided that your father has passed away. If he has not, then you are not entitled to any of these documents, in all...

Does my step mother give up her homestead in probate if she buys a new house & moves?

You may well have a cause of action, under the facts you describe. Her moving from the house is not necessarily an issue, because she would have...

It says: "The executor is entitled to compensation..... equal to 2 1/2 percent of the gross estate..." Is that at Date of Death?

Yes. The provision cited would normally refer to the date of death value of the estate. If this is a LA estate, you may be entitled to more or less...

Is there any difference between a Durable General Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Management?

I agree with Attorney Pippen. POA forms go by all kinds of different names and labels. It is the content of the form that matters. That is one...

What is the law regarding giving a house as a gift from a parent to a child?

I agree with my colleagues. I believe you have asked this question or a variation of it on several occasions. The answer remains the same. Probate...

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My father is on fixed income. My mom passed away Dec. 9,2012. Is he responsible for her medical bills?

Did your mother have a probate estate or did everything pass to your father? You do not say how much is owed. One option would be to work with the...

My husband and stepmother r co owners of car

I guess the answer depends on the circumstances. Is your husband and/or stepmother okay with you taking the car? If the answer is no, then I would...

What are the potential consequences of terminating guardianship of a minor grandchild.

You can petition for the court to appoint a public administrator to take over for you. This would be an attorney. The court can also choose to name...

Our step-mother says we have to pay funeral expenses from our inherited IRA, which left direct beneficiaries to individuals?

You are correct. The IRAs are not part of the estate, and are not subject to creditor claims. James Frederick

If you have a relative file to be personal representative, when not involved what can you do

If you are nominated to be the Personal Representative, then you have the highest priority for appointment and the court will not appoint someone...