If my dad dies and leaves no will as to how his house is divided?

The first thing I would do is check the title to the house. That will be the first clue on how to determine what you can and should do. Likely,...

How can I go about getting the refund of a security deposit of my fiance's mother?

Your fiance would need to sign a power of attorney naming you as agent. To do that he would need to have access to a notary in jail. How long ago...

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Father died in April 2013 leaving a trust. One of the rental properties is 50% owned. If I buy the remaining 50% what's the tax?

The answer depends on who owns the other 50%. If a family member, there may be a step up in basis and not tax will be due. If a 3rd party, it...

How does one go about establishing an endowment?

It is best to work with both an estate attorney and the charity. Start with the attorney however to determine what your goals are and how best to...

Can an adverse counsel be disqualified because he had or is having a suit with the other party?

I agree with the others unless in your scenario, which is not quite clear, the Lawyer previously represented John. It is unclear what the...

Can a dedandant file to overturn a judgement in a ud case and prevent from being locked out?

You can appeal the judgment but it will not likely stay the execution of the judgment and you will most likely have to leave. What the appeal...

Am I my husband's heir in the state of California, or are his heirs considered his adult children by his first deceased wife?

Inheritance is separate property. Your husband's heirs, based upon the facts you have stated and the trust language you have recited, would likely...

Father passed away 3 years ago, there are 4 daughters, the youngest lives in the house still and we are still making the house

The first thing you have to do is determine if the house is worth saving. Is there equity in the house? Does the condition of the house make the...

Father sold his home in 2012. Worth 500.000. Lived with daughter. Father received monthly income. Father passed away in 2013.

Your post is confusing and the documents really need to be reviewed by an estate and/or tax attorney. The facts don't sound right, especially if...

Can I appoint co-executors to my Living will.

Yes you can. It tends to complicate things and may cause issues, but if the persons you are naming are level-headed and you think they can agree,...