Do I first make an irrevocable trust to hold a house I'm buying? or... Do I buy the house first and create the trust later?

The other postings provide valuable information. You have to really understand why you are doing an "irrevocable trust." Once the house is gifted...

What are approved ways to determine market value (of a house) for probate?

The other postings have provided valuable information. My two cents is it is your best bet to find a certified real estate appraiser to give you an...

What can I do?

If you have evidence your signature was forged, you need to report her to the police as she engaged in criminal activity. You should also consult...

How do I get my 28 yr old son to get out of my house?

Because you invited the brother into your home, your procedure to remove him is called an ejectment which is a costly court procedure. Problem is...

Does a landlord have the right to dictate how the rental is interior decorated?

What you described are suspicious and concerning actions by the landlord. I would question why the tenant is paying for electrical if the issue was...

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Father died without a will

If the bank is telling you to get Letters of Administration, it is not necessary if your father had no real estate and his estate is less than...

What should I do if I suspect my 89 yr old mom was misguided by my sisters to change the will and the executor of her estate

The posting of other learned counsels should be heeded. You have a lot of issues to sort out. How and why did the one sister enable herself to move...

Can your lawyer be you POA?

The others have provided valuable advice. My concern is getting a vulnerable adult protection order for your mother, pronto, against your brother...

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Is there a statute of limitations for prosecuting an executor of a will that did not follow thru with what was asked of them?

If the house went into foreclosure for an outstanding foreclosure as well as taxes, your mother's estate may have been insolvent. Probates must...

Can an Attorney who represents a Living Trust also be the same attorney who represents the Executor of the Family Trust?

It would not necessarily be an unusual situation if what you mean by "represent" is presumed to be the attorney providing legal services. If the...