How can a step father legally adopt or recognize his 33 year old step daughter for the purpose of next of kin or guardianship?

Adult adoptions are fairly straight forward but I'm not sure about a non-citizen. I don't think there is a prohibition of any kind but I would want...

I usually recommend you name only one successor trustee at a time. You can have more than one, but if they don't agree, the dispute may end up in...

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How does inheritance tax work if we receive $5,000,000 from a California family member, but we live in Oregon?

I agree with the other attorneys. for something this substantial, you will want to consult with an attorney who does tax and probate law.

If your sister has been appointed the Personal Representative (executor) then she gets to decide the course of action as long as it is reasonable....

We are doing an uncontested step parent adoption with my daughter and need help with paperwork

An adoption is not something you want try to do by yourself. I don't understand your statement about not knowing which attorney was acting in your...

How do I determine if I should take a previous Trustee to court for possible Breach of Fiduciary Duties?

In order to make any kind of informed answer, I would need to review the trust. We don't know what duties have been breached until we know what...

Based on your description, a step-parent adoption should be fairly easy. You do want to retain an adoption attorney to help you through the...

Can I purchase one person's share of a property?

I agree with the other two attorneys. spending a little bit now to have proper legal advice is money well spent to protect your interests.

How do I file for adverse possession of property in Oregon?

filing a legal suit is not something to do on your own. The court will expect you to know what you are doing whether or not you are represented by...

How can I get control of my money, without paying for my foster parents car repairs, when I never drove? Thanks for advice.

Without more facts, it is difficult to give a cogent answer. if the trustee breached his fiduciary duty, you may have some options, none are...