I am executor of my mother's will.My mothers home was sold at the courthouse steps.Do I pay taxes on surplus funds received?

A court sale is treated as a regular sale for tax purposes. As executor of her estate you are responsible for filing the tax returns, if any, and...

I'm in a committed relationship with the opposite sex can it be considered domestic and if so can we go to court to be approved

Many people would like some of the benefits of legal marriage without the legal duties and obligations. You may have a "domestic relation" for the...

My dad has property, he wants to change the title on it from sole ownership to tenancy in common where I own 90% and he 10%.

One important thing that you must look out for is a disqualification from heirship or worse for undue influence or elder abuse. According to these...

I signed a quit claim deed when my husband bought our house . How can I keep the house in our family if he were to pass away.

First of all the statute of limitations has nothing to do with community property law. Assuming you and hubby are on good terms, all you need to do...

Is it worth the effort to give information to a dementia patient's attorney about the client's history?

Often professionals who are bound by confidentiality not to reveal or disclose information about a client or patient, are able to listen or receive...

My uncle changed my Aunts estate , to his bank account after she was mentally incapacitated , is this legal .

No one may change another's will except with court permission. Generally even valid Durable Powers of Attorney do not authorized the agent to make...

Penal Code Sec 273 a punishes acts when someone cause or permits a child to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, willfully...

Stepped up basis

There is no stepped-up basis for property transferred as a gift- from you to your daughter. However when your daughter dies, the property passing...

Are there really any free background checks online? And for the sites where you pay for the record, where do they get this info

There are many legitimate reasons for obtaining a credit report or background report on a person, with their permission. Applications for...

What steps are required to add my son to my property deed of my home in Los Angeles County, California?

The California Legislature has authorized a "transfer on death" deed effective 01/01/2016. Many states have a deed of this sort, which lists a...