Two names are on title with a / between the names. Is it legal for one to person to sell vehicle without the others knowledge?

What is the person trying to sell? Ir real property, the title company will require both signatures on the deed. If one lacks capacity but has a...

How to find decedents assets if there isn't a will, I.e..bank accounts, investments, ECT..?

Between January 1 and Feb 1, companies and banks mailed 1099s to their depositors and owners. IF the person owned stock in a publicly traded...

If my spouse passes away, does half of my ownership in the LLC go into her estate even if she was not a member of the LLC ?

Generally all property of your late wife's estate gets a step up in basis. BUT, step one is to review the LLC documents. There may be some...

You have two different questions. 1. The non-prorate distribution clause is a standard clause. Without it, if there were 4 heirs each would have a...

55-year old brother had massive stroke and incapacitated. Family needs access to his finances for hospital expenses. Options?

if brother lacks capacity, your only choice is a conservatorship. You can get the hearing on a temporary conservatorship in a couple of days and...

My dad is a non-citizen and non-resident and owns a condo in CA. Can he grant me power of attorney?

Dad needs an estate plan to cover his California property. He can create a POA giving you power to deal with the condo. US estate taxes are...

My father passed away and while he was dying in the hospital, my oldest sister, secretly got her name solely on the deed! Legal?

You have two choices ignore the problem or start a probate and sue sister to return property to dad's estate. You need an experienced litigator to...

Unless your mother's estate will actually pay estate taxes (about $11 million), there is no need for a disclaimer. If mother disclaims, the...

Can I get Power of Attorney for my wife if she resists?

No. If she does not want to give you a power of attorney, there is nothing you can do about it. However, if she lacks capacity, you can become...

What options do the other benefactors of a trust have, when the successor trustee fails to carry out the wishes of the decease ?

Time for you and your other siblings to hire an attorney to demand an accounting and, if no accounting is provided, sue to replace and surcharge...