My brother is the executor of our mom's will. We were left a house, and my brother refuses to give us accounting of house funds.

First, there are a lot of additional facts that would be helpful in this situation. However, I can tell you that based on the information...

Can I structure a trust so that I can allow my wife to live in my house rent-free after I die for a certain amount of time?

As described by my colleague, Mr. Doland, what you are describing would be a modified life estate in the property. Without knowing more...

Must Insurer Pay named Policy Beneficiary or Beneficiary under Marital Settlement Agreement Done at Divorce?

Ms. Koslyn is right that insurance is a matter of contract law. The insurance company contracted with the insured and gave the insured (or the...

Can the tenant sue me even if I had sold my share of the business 2 years ago?

Ms. Koslyn is correct, you should contact the lawyer that you used to aid in your sale of your interest in the restaurant. I understand that you...

Ms. Spencer is correct in her assessment of the three applicable areas of law. At this point, based on the limited details provided and before...

My father died in Texas Intestate. My step mother is deducting $75,000 out of Homested claiming she wants her down payment back.

Mr. McHugh is correct. The best advice I have for you is to consult with a local attorney regarding this issue. Once the probate begins, the...

Request for a jury trial

I agree with both of my colleagues on this issue. You must pay particular attention to the timing of your hearing to be sure that you do not miss...

If my ex-husband dies, is my 22 yr. old daughter considered her next of kin?

My colleagues are correct in their assessment of your situation. I agree that it is unfortunate that your daughter wants nothing to do with her...

Estate/tax question: how to buy other siblings out of a paid for house without creating a taxable event

Your question brings up several other issues along with how to avoid a taxable event. You should consult with a qualified local real estate...

I have durable power of attorney for my mother and live with her.

There are a lot more details required in order to provide you with a thorough answer on this topic. Based on what you did provide, your best bet...