Selling a family member's burial plot

It sounds like this burial plot is the only asset in the estate and is needed to cover the liabilities involved in interring the remains. If the...

I live across the country and can't be present with my Grandmother to have power of attorney forms notarized. What can we do?

I agree with my colleagues, your grandmother should consult a local attorney if she wishes to have the documents drafted.

My plan is irrevocable after first death, no distribution, and complete distribution on second and final death. Problems?

I agree with my colleagues regarding your estate not exceeding the estate tax exemption, meaning that your estate will not pay taxes upon your...

If there is a trust with no one contesting it are we required to get all the real estate appraised for estate tax purposes?

Philip is 100% correct on this, appraising in this case is useful to help cover your liabilities in your role as trustee. The value of the real...

We are 80yrs old, can we give 10K each to our 3 kids and 6 grandkids without report to IRS

I absolutely agree with the other attorneys' answers regarding the gift tax exemption and the potential problem with reducing your savings in case...

The husband would be wise to consult an attorney regarding this matter to ensure that his interests, as well as his children's, are protected. The...

My sister passed away and I am the executor. She has a mobile home that needs to be sold however the loan for it is in her name

First of all, I'm sorry for your loss. If your sister's estate is valued at less that $150k when she passed with no real property, you should be...

What are the best steps for hosting a child in your home for a limited time period (school in session)? Power of Attorney?

Your friend should petition the court for a temporary guardianship http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/gc110.pdf

Which form to fill out.....

If it is a simple spelling change of your listed name, then the form VS 24 will suffice...

Do I need to see a lawyer regarding my parents' trust after my father's passing?

The A/B provision can be either permissive or mandatory, if it is permissive then there is no reason to bifurcate the trusts into an A trust and a...