As next of kin what are my legal rights for my deceased father

It's not clear what you're asking about. Are you asking if you are responsible for probating his estate, or paying his debts, or what? You need...

Is it legal for me to mock the lawyers answering questions on this site?

I don't practice in Alabama and I don't know the defamation laws in that state. And the defamation laws regarding the internet are evolving. BUT...

Are irrevocable trust a good thing?

If you are trying to shield your mother-in-law's assets from recovery for medical and nursing home fees (qualify her for "Medicaid"), you need to...

What are my rights if I have Residency & Medical Power of Attorney of a child?

What a terrible situation for that poor child. You can adopt a person even if their parents are alive, as long as the parents consent (I don't...

My grandmother's estate goes to her two sons one in which was my father who is now deceased.

You don't provide enough of the language to give a completely accurate answer. If the will says to divide the estate into two equal parts and...

I agree with Mr. Watling. A living trust isn't worth the paper it's written on if it isn't funded correctly. Make sure you retitle the assets...

Dad had Life Es.my sis & I have name on deed. Sis died,Dad died does sis kids,who were left all have say in sale, I am exc will

I'm sorry about your father's death. You indicate that you and your sister had your names on the deed. Did the deed indicate that you owned the...

Question about paying insurance/utilities following parent's death

I'm sorry about your father's death. I usually advise people not to make payments out of their own funds in a probate situation - you might not be...

My wife passed away and never put me on the deed to the house, she was still making payments. What can I do?

I'm sorry about your wife's death. If your wife acquired this property while the two of you were married and the money used to purchase it was not...

My parents have set up a living trust in CA. If they purchase a new house can they simply sign the paperwork as the trustees?

The short answer to your question is "yes, they should take title as trustees." If they do, then they have done everything that they need to do in...