How do we get power of attorney out of my nieces name asap???

You can have her removed as power of attorney holder if she has breached or abandoned her fiduciary duties. Take advantage if a free consultation...

What is the percentage of tax on the sale of probate property which is an apt. bldg. and a house in California.

You will need to open an Ancillary probate in California to sell the property. The value of the property (basis) to the heirs for capital gains...

I am going t be blunt and probably upset some of my collegues but oh well. You should never ever put a date in the name of a trust or put a trust...

How can I obtain a Certified copy of my deceased father's Will?

if the property is worth more than 50k you have to open a probate. The reason you are being told you need a certified copy of the will is because...

Is this normal or Should I just fire the lawyer I have that I can't get any answers from and start with one I can trust?

Look at your retainer agreement. The agreed fees are what is stated in your retainer agreement. If you did not agree to this in the retainer...

What are my legal rights as a stepchild/ caregiver

it depends on whether your father had a Will or trust and whether your stepmother had one. If there were no estate planning documents in place your...

How do financial elder attorneys charge?

It depends on the attorney. My office offers a free consultation. After that if you just need advice we charge hourly. In general, if it is an...

When a defendant tenders their defense to another defendant it is usually based upon a contract that says the latter defendant must defend the...

The new TOD deeds and simplified probate procedures.

The whole purpose of the TOD deed is to keep the house out of probate, which it in fact does. So yes, your estate would qualify as a small estate...

Can I be bought out of Donald-Eagle Enterprises, LLC when I am one of two trustees in ABC Family Trust?

If you have a beneficial interest in the trust (are a beneficiary) they you can sell your interest subject to any restrictions in the trust terms. ...