My father is unable to get out of the house & I need to get a POA over him. What is the easiest was to procede with this?

The potential problem here is that he isn't able to think clearly. A principal needs to have sufficient mental capacity to grant an agent...

Can a no contest will be contested?

If you can successfully challenge the will on the grounds of undue influence or lack of testamentary capacity, then the no-contest clause will not...

To add to the above answers, whenever I see people other than spouses holding real estate in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, I have to...

I have procedural questions for a claim already filed in Houston TX probate court.

Yes, you may contact the executor - or more appropriately, the executor's attorney to discuss settlement options prior to the end of the 30-day...

In the state of Texas can I get paid for being the executor of an estate?

Unless the will provides otherwise (and in certain circumstances, even if the will provides otherwise), you should be entitled to reasonable...

WHERE DO I STAND

There are some key facts missing here that you may not want to disclose on this forum - the most significant being what was provided for in your...

I would just add to the good comments already made. First, the general property right under U.S. common law (with few exceptions) is the right to...

Do I have to add the whole amount to my income?

If the debt was cancelled, you should also be receiving a Form 1099-C, and you will need to report the transaction on Form 982 (depends on the type...

My dad just passed and left me and my sister and my brother 258.000 in a money market acct and my brother as the exectutor ..

Reading your other comments, if the money market account is designated "POD" to your brother (and no one else), the funds will pass solely to your...

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Estate gift question

I agree with the above. Somebody paid good money to accomplish an estate planning objective that can be completely undone by not preparing the...