My dad wants me to inherit his house when he passes. Should we just do a quitclaim deed now?

Quitclaiming the house to the kids frequently sounds like a good idea to the senior, but it often is just the opposite. If you later sell the...

What happens with a probate case where a notice to creditors was never done, I get paid out as a beneficiary and spend it all?

The executor may be on the hook first, and he might go after the attorney. I would suggest you ask the estate attorney if he has any reason to...

As the other attorneys have said, your wife can't give you her power of attorney if she is incompetent, and being a spouse doesn't automatically...

Power of Attorney & odd credit card charges

Since you are making application for Medicaid, the issue of your sister's activities will surely come up. Gifts (transfers of property for less...

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I have full power of attorney over my mother. In the paper work i have it states that i can get paid for being POW.

While a family member acting under a power of attorney usually does so without seeking payment out of a sense of responsibility, duty, loyalty,...

Can an heir acquire a copy of the original will, or only a copy of the trust?

The right to obtain a copy of the trust is controlled by the trust and/or statute. Usually a "vested" beneficiary (one who's right to receive...

The contents of my deceased mother's house was sold, does the executor get a percentage?

As Attorney Frederick states, the executor will need to file an accounting which will be presented to those who are entitled to inherit. If you...

How do i get full ownership of a house that is in my name and my mothers name with four other siblings involved?

Even if she wants all the other kids to have the house, all she owns is 1%. Depending upon what the power of attorney says, if your mother can't...

I have questions regarding removing 1 of 3 successor trustees, as well as possible elder financial abuse.

It is difficult to tell from your question whether your brother, your sister, and you are co-trustees who share duties and responibilities or if...

Co trustees and co executors, one unwilling to divide household possessions of deceased parent. Can I just remove the items

If the household goods are part of the trust estate, then the trust language controls. If the goods are outside of the trust they may be part of...