My name is on a death certificate, as I paid for funeral costs. Does that make me liable to the IRS, etc?

The estate should remain liable for all creditors including the IRS to the extent that the estate has assets to pay them. Family members are not...

Do I have to be evicted after probate?

The circumstances of your tenancy in the house will affect what procedure is required. However, even if an eviction is required, you are probably...

Can a beneficiary request all of their assets be taken out of the trust so that their trustee (relative) can’t hold it over them

Whether you will receive the distributions outright depend on the terms of the trust. Most trusts allow for a full distribution, but there are some...

What can I do about our family trust when the trustee dies and doesn't have another appointed if he dies?

If there is not a successor trustee named in the trust documents, then there is sometimes a procedure in trust to appoint a successor. If there is...

If i die, is an Arizona quitdeed enough proof for my commonlaw wife to prove ownership of our house?

Probably yes if the deed has the correct provisions. You may want to have a consult with an attorney or title company about this scenario to see if...

My mother died, jUNE 16 2017

If the personal representative is unable to act, then you can petition the court to have her removed and to have a substitute personal...

Probate

If the personal representative is unable to act, then you can petition the court to have her removed and to have a substitute personal...

What if my unmarried son died in Arizona with no will or assets? Are his parents responsible for hospital bill?

Your son's estate is responsible for the bills. To the extent that it has assets, the assets should be used to pay the bills before any...

There is no legal reason that you cannot be both the POA and TOD on an account. However, some banks do not allow this, which is particularly...

What. Is cost for financial power of attorney My sister has Alzheimer beginning. I'm her only relative.

The cost varies. A financial power of attorney alone ranges from free to a couple hundred dollars if you consult with an attorney, which I would...