Can anyone tell me what gifting is?

"Gifting" in this context simply refers to transferring assets to family members as gifts. There are very few legal restrictions on the ability of...

My mom set up a trust before she died. The trustee has recently died and there is no current successor trustee. What do I do?

The first thing to do is to check the trust agreement to see if it provides a way to appoint a successor trustee in the event of a vacancy. A...

My mother set up a trust before she died The trustee has just died and there is no available or binding succesor, what do I do?

It is not clear from your question whether this is a living trust or a testamentary trust. The fact that your mother set up the trust before her...

The you are phrasing what your father plans to do may be causing the confusion. I suspect that your father intends to deduct the amount you owe...

When does a personal representative REALLY receive authority following the death of someone? Does the WILL put them in charge?

A personal representative receives his or her authority from the court and must be appointed by the court in order to act as personal...

You can transfer the title using a "Statement of Transfer of Vehicles to a Surviving Spouse or Surviving Heir." The form and instructions are...

Wills & probate for my mothers estate. Shes about to 100 years old and is worried aout some things. Can I do all the work ???

You are actually asking several different questions. Whether you can avoid probate of your mother's estate depends on the nature of the assets and...

There is no simple answer to your question. Your cousin has no legal obligation to inform you about what she does under the authority of the power...

Tenant died suddenly, can rent payments be enforced?

Your brother's estate remains liable for your brother's contractual obligations, including the written lease. Assuming the lease does not contain...