Do I need to file Form 1041 if the estate had $5 of interest, $12 in royalties income and $877 of surviving spouse benefits?

Are you administrating a Trust or a Will? I need more information here. How was the home transferred? By Trust or Will?

Can my order be modified?

No courts usually divide out equitably driving responsibilities but I don't know all of the facts in your situation. Plus, look at the upside...

Can I petition the courts for joint legal guardianship?

No you got it wrong. Guardianship does not change the familial relationship. The adopted minors are still you fiancee's niece and nephew. Are...

How do I get power of attorney when my friend is unconscious ?

This is a conservatorship matter. You can't get a POA now. You must ask the court to appoint you as your friend's conservator of the person and...

You are interpreting this wrong. A "next of Kin" designation is just need to verify that you father died. It does not confer on him any...

What is the legal definition of spouse, and must two cohabitate to be considered such?

Your spouse is someone whom you have legally married and that would be evidenced by an actual marriage license and recorded marriage. There is no...

Can I get back payments of court ordered spousal support?

You really must go to court to establish teh arrearages owed. Sorry but that is how it is done.

It depends on how quickly the parties can get an official order submitted to the court for them to sign. Usually in LA county it takes 8-10 weeks...

I'm looking for a pro bono attorney to assist me

You need help on this. Talk to a family law attorney to get help. If possible attorney fees could be ordered against his CP shares or paid by his...

Case-law Question-- Are household contributions considered in dividing the house as an asset? Any law to support?

Your question is complicated. First the house is a separate property house but you gained a CP share in the house's equity earned during marriage...