You will need to hire a bankruptcy litigator to file an objection to discharge based on the contractor's fraud. Note, however, that if you won your...

You may be able to file an objection to discharge in bankruptcy court on the basis of fraud. You will need an experienced bankruptcy litigator to...

What is the value of my gift?

You have a very sophisticated estate planning tool which requires advice from a very sophisticated estate planning lawyer and/or CA well versed in...

I agree with my colleagues with this caveat. If you are inheriting the house because you and your sister were listed as joint tenants on the deed...

Your sister may be executor of the will, but that only comes into play when your mother passes. If you think your sister is up to no good, I...

I agree with my colleagues. Just make sure that you have a marital property agreement as part of the trust documents which clearly delineates the...

What does your chapter 13 attorney say? If you don't have one, you are lucky you got this far. The answer to your question depends on how much of...

Do I have to give half of my assets to my husband's trust?

the federal estate tax exemption is 11.4 million. Unless your combined estate with your husband was over that amount, it may not make sense to fund...

Your power of attorney terminated when your father died. I suggest that your retain your own legal counsel to protect your interests.

Need a lot more facts, but on the face of it, looks suspicious. See an attorney.