If you are named as the successor trustee in the trust and the person(s) that created the trust have passed away, you are required to provide...

Generally speaking, when a person inherits property, they receive a step-up in basis, which means that capital gains will be calculated on the...

I agree with Mr. Bernard. Additionally, you will not benefit from a step up in basis for capital gains purposes on the one half of the house that...

Attorney James is correct. Also, keep in mind that you have to calculate the gross value of the estate (not the net value). Therefore, if your...

It appears that the house is still part of your mom's estate. You need to consult with a probate attorney asap so that they can review the deed to...

I agree with Mr. Armstrong. In addition to the steps he suggested, if you believe that your brother is fraudulently executing documents on your...

Not necessarily. Maybe the trust only has one trustee. It is also possible that even if there is more than one co-trustee, the trust allows one...

A power of attorney terminates at death and does not determine who receives the decedent's property. If your sister passed away without a will or...

As a beneficiary and/or heir of the trust, you are entitled to a copy of the trust. If the trustee has not provided this to you, request one in...

Can you get an injunction without an attorney? Yes. Shoudl you, probably not? A request for an injunction is very fact driven. Using an attorney to...