Can I sell my uncles coin collection, which is part of my deceased dads estate? Do I have them write the check out to the esta

I agree with Mr. Zelinger's answer except I would also ask if you have actually been appointed administrator of your father's estate by a court. ...

Reviewing last years gift of LLC interest to child

I agree with Mr. Shulltz in that you should see an estate planning attorney with experience with in LLC and taxation. I work with LLCs in estate...

I agree with Ms. James' idea to photograph valuable items. However, I take it your sister has a key to your mother's home. The best way to...

Before my mother passed she deeded the property to my only sibling. My sibling than deeded the property to her own trust. what

I agree with Ms. James and Mr. Benton. However, I would add he or she should get an attorney who does litigation to seek an injunction prohibiting...

Is it ethical for an estate planning attorney to recommend an investor to a client, without being asked to?

It is not unethical to recommend an investment adviser to a client. However, to recommend a specific investment is outside of an attorneys'...

I am an executor, and do not want to be what should i do

Just because you were named as executor does not mean you have to accept the position. You can decline to act as executor. Does the will name an...

Is my mother responsible to pay for her dying husband of 16 years burial? His children have a POA

A power of attorney is generally only good for financial matters while the principal is alive. If your mother survives her husband, she should...

I know that i was a pod benificiary and need to know if that is still cure

I agree with Mr. Shultz in that it is a revocable designation, so it is not secure or "vested" until the death of the account holder on which you...

Probate attorney

I agree with Ms. James. Also, please check out my listing with Avvo. I have a satellite office in Alameda.

As long as your father and step-mother were married after he retired there should not be any community property claims on the retirement accounts. ...