I have had my niece for the past 61/2 years i obtained legal guardianship last april 2010. The mother is back in town and wants

If there is a court order appointing you the child's guardian and that the child's mother is to submit to drug testing and only visit the child...

Is there a way to acquire my deceased son's 401(k) account?

Your question does not state whether your son had a will. If he had a will then his property passes according to his will. If there is no will...

I have some property, savings and some jewelry items.

Your question is better suited to the family law section than the estate planning section. I advise you to seek the advice of a family law...

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I agree with the prior two attorney's answers. You are the owner of the plot and without your permission, nobody gets buried there. To be...

Can a life insurance policy become part of an estate

In answer to your last question; "Is this kosher?" The opposite of kosher is "traif" and that is what this is. As the previous answering attorneys...

I need to be able to conduct finances for a deceased parent who did not leave a will and I cannot afford a probate attorney.

Since your parent died without a will or other planning for death, you will have to open probate to gain control of the house. Probate attorneys...

You need to consult with an attorney who practices in family law. You have given too few facts to give you a proper answer. However, I will give...

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Where can I find a "template" letter to use to gift my child up to the $13,000 2011 annual gift tax exclusion?

No template letter is required. You are allowed to gift up to $13,000 to any individual in a year without reporting the gift to the IRS. If you...

"Do I need a real estate attorney in order to add my name to the deed on my widowed fathers home?"

You can use an estate planning attorney, probate attorney or real property attorney to change title on the house. Any of the three have...

How does my mother, a citizen of China, leave her US property to me, a green card holder? What documents are required?

If your mother's property is located in California, you can petition the court for probate of the property located in California upon her death. ...