Need urgent second opinion: if/how can I withdraw down payment from trust, and what are the tax consequences, if any?

It depends on what the tax characteristics of the trust assets are. If its principal, no tax. If its interest or some kind of gain, tax.

A great deal depends on the terms of the trust as to distributions and termination. If the beneficiary you are referring to is the only possible...

The longer you wait, the more problematic it will be. There are limitation periods that will have run making older transactions not subject to...

Intestate Probate

Some lawyers on AVVO and elsewhere offer a free consultation, you might see if someone in your area can point you in the right direction.

Does a Will override a beneficiaries Power of Attorney?

Being listed as an Attorney in fact on a POA does not vest an interest in any property in the attorney-in-fact. In fact, quite the opposite, the...

What is answer that I need to give my brother for APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP?

If you signed a waiver then you effectively waived your rights to be notified about anything and gave your brother the power to pretty much do what...

There are 2 poa for different people. The earlier one gives poa when incapac/death 2nd death only. No revoke Lang. is 1st good?

As the prior answers point out, once someone dies, a power of attorney is automatically revoked. You should take these documents to a lawyer and...

How would I go about accessing my deceased fathers bank records without hiring an attorney? The estate is in probate.

The Texas Estates Code has very formal procedures to ask for and compel an accounting. There are strict time periods in place. You will need an...

My husband died and property was left to him by his deceased father in his will. Is the property now mine as his wife?

If the property became your husband's on his father's death and your husband's will leaves the property to you, then the property is yours. If...

Cosigner on a car loan

As pointed out, you have limited options unless he will refinance in his name only. As the prior attorney points out you have a right to possession.