Is it criminal to hold someone up in a morphine coma to sign a gift deed to yourself?

If father did not have capacity at time he executed the deed, the deed can be invalidated. Consult probate counsel.

Is there a limit to how long the executor can manipulate the sale of assets from an estate?

Yes. Executor must act reasonable and diligently to settle estate. Three years delay seems excessive. You may file objections, petition court to...

What is the reasonable rate of compensation for a conservator in Phoenix, AZ?

Reasonable rate and approved work depends on circumstances, size of estate, conservatee ability to pay. Consult EP counsel to review this matter...

Which POA is valid, ? I got one for mom then my brother got one

This is fairly common case of dueling POA's. If mother competent at time she executed both POA's, the last executed document will...

SSI recipient living in commercial property designated "non-residential" by County Assessor

Yes. Most likely will remain exempt even though designated non-residential by Assessor. What matters is that he is treating as residence. May...

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Court Appointed Personal Representative v. Court Appointed Trustee?

Different rules apply to personal representative and trustees. Yes. Court appointed trustee may be given broad powers similar to full IAEA or...

If two unrelated persons own stocks jointly and one of the parties dies who owns the individual stocks?

Answer depends on how title is held. If true joint ownership with right of survivorship, the stocks will go to joint owner. Stocks will not be...

How long should beneficiaries wait quietly for settlement of uncontested NJ estate over $5,000,000 no real estate, only stocks

This is complicate tax matter. Twelve to eighteen months does not seem unreasonable length of time to wait for settlement. May be significantly...

Wrote to executor requesting documents including estate tax returns to get proof of size of estate, no reply, found from other

No. Best way to secure production is to request through court. Yes. Repeated ignoring legitimate inquiries and failure to produce requested...

Is there an "insufficient withholding penalty" when voluntary withdraws from my IRA substantially (doubles) my taxable income?

Question is confusing. Yes. There is penalty for underwithholding from early distribution from IRA account. This differs from MDR withdrawal...