Who is responsible for property taxes on a house in probate

If the house is currently owned by the Estate, the Estate needs to pay the taxes. If there are insufficient assets in the estate to pay all the...

Can someone file for Guardianship of my 17 yr old out of state without my permission?

In EVERY state I am familiar with including NY, notice of guardianship proceedings need to be given to the parents of the child. If you didn't get...

Without seeing the details it is impossible to answer for sure, but if the property was to be sold "ASAP" and your mother died in 2003, why is this...

I am refiancing my home. The mortage company is asking for a copy my dad's living trust. Is this common. I'm a beneficary only

It is not 'common' at all unless you are a CURRENT beneficiary of the trust. If your father is still alive, he could simply revoke the trust at any...

In addition to what Ms Reisman stated, if the beneficiary was listed as his 'estate' then it is entirely proper for the Executor to use that money...

What do you do when a family member is ill with a life threatining illness and can not handle their own affairs

I assume your cousin resided in LA before her stroke? A Conservatorship (called a 'curator' under LA law if I recall correctly!) would be needed to...

There is a girl who wants me to be her sugar daddy. Can I legally own her if she is willing to sign documents?

Seriously? See the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution for your answer!

What's a qualified wintnese, and what needs to be done for a valid will

A "Qualified Will" is not a term of art. Do you mean 'self-proving'? In most states that is done using two witneses and a notary who is a third...

Can there be two powers of attorney active at one time for the same person?

"That person" can't unilaterally change a power of attorney, only your mother can do that. And no, she need give no reason other than 'I want to'...

My mother made two power of attorneys. One for me and one for my sister. Whose in charge?

You need to have an attorney look at all the documents here. Things are not adding up. I have NEVER seen an attorney drafted PoA that does not...