Can funds be taken from the assets of my deceased mother's estate against my will to pay off her credit card debt?

It sounds to me like the bank used the right of offset to pay of the credit card form her ban account. is that right? You would have to read...

Very state specfic quetion. My state would require that it to be witnessed except for some very limited exceptions. You will have to talk...

The resolution of real estate issues always requires local counsel. Each state is ging to determine the laws re clear title to real estate. ...

How can I get my mother's house and land in my name only? I alone paid off the mortage in 2002 continue to pay property taxes

I agree with Attorney Zellinger. At this point you need to quiet title in your name alone. I am not sure from your facts whether a probate...

I have a bunch of thoughts. One is that you do not want an APS finding that you need help. It could impact your independence. I have heard a...

In 2006 my father made a will stating that his ex wife recieves part of his retirement and pension benefits but the 2009 divorce

You need to sit with a probate attorney and show them the will, divorce decree and the pension assets. Typically, states have laws that say a...

Do any bills need name changes after the death of a family member?

I am gong to guess that the utiliy bills are not being paid. I have not had a probem ther eunless the bill are not being paid. Then the utility...

Can guardianship supercede a beneficiary?

More facts will be necessary and then sit with local counsel. It sounds to me like a communication problem because guardianships do not overule...

As fiduciary of my father's estate, can I gift his car to someone?

You would need consent from all the residuary beneficiaries assuming it is a solventv estate that can pay off all pecuniary specific bequests.

You need more transparency and disclosure before you give her your SS#. The only reasons that I can see why she would need them would be to give...