What are my potential liabilities if I seek legal guardianship of the 79 yr old father?

Guardianship won't solve your problem. When the VA says "guardianship" they really mean what is Colorado is known as a conservatorship. Assuming...

Can a quit claim deed be made on a property if a probate was never made?

Agree with Steven. Because real property is involved, probate of your parents estates needs to be done, or at least a determination of heirs...

What is "Informal Probate"?

"informal" probate is a concept under the Uniform Probate Law, which allows the probate to proceed without need of court proceedings (although...

The bank is likely correct. What the will says does not control. Rather the terms of the TOD account control. SInce your sister died after your...

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Can an executor be removed if they are not moving the settlement forward?

Probate in Colorado does NOT typically take up to 2 years. However, if the estate was not even opened until September, 2012, then you haven't even...

Is mediation always the better choice?

No solution is perfectin all settings. However, mediation is a very valuable too that avoids the adversarial court proceeding. Many states...

Does the beneficiary of a trust have to pay income tax on the interest he receives?

Interest income is subject to income tax. Who pays the tax depends on whether the income was distributed. If no distributions were made, the tax...

I'm preparing Estate Form 706 for my father's estate. How do I handle entering the Trust assets which holds most of his assets.

If you're having to file a 706, the gross estate is over 5 million dollars. You shouldn't be attempting to do this by yourself, and seeking free...

Mom left me a "Special Needs Trust". I need a lawyer to get it started, but i have no money. Any free lawyers in CT? Thank You.

You can contact Legal Aid, but it is unlikely they will have an attorney versed in Special Needs Trust laws. Typically, the fees involved can be...

How do I petition the court to see bank records for my deciesed mother. I am the benificiary of her Trust.

If you are a beneficiary of the trust, you should first demand an accounting of the trust from the trustee. If the trustee refuses to give it to...