How do you figure out the amount you wish to be paid to be bought out of your lifetime rights to property that was Willed to you

I think Mr. Davis gives you a good answer, but I also think this is too complicated to try to do yourself. In addition, the other recipients have...

We are relocating from Vt. to FL. Can guardianship transfer from one state to another?

I agree with Mr. Pippen. This would be the same if you moved to California, NY and I would assume just about any other state. Good luck.

What is considered elder abuse and how do I contest a will?

You have two entirely different issues - neglect/elder abuse and the Will. Under your facts, the first may be difficult to prove because no, the...

Can I litigate a fraudulent foreclosure on my mother's behalf (she's sickly) in court if I have a Durable Power of Attorney?

You should be able to but what documents were fraudulent? Also, if you dont have an attorney, you probably need one. Fraud cases are not easy.

What steps must a POA take when an unauthorized person moves into the unoccupied home of person POA is representing?

Have you discussed this with respondent's family law attorney. The POA's rights are no greater than the principal who granted the rights. If the...

Is there any exemption available to a Trust in response to a judgment creditor's claim for attorney fees?

Please clarify. Is this trustee's compensation and was this an order of the probate court. There is no defense to non-compliance with a final...

Do I need a tax attorney?

Get a new estate planning attorney because that is very troubling. Even a bad estate planning attorney should know the answer. The trust does not...

How can you be sure that an executor of a family trust isn't hiding assets?

Its not an easy exercise and requires some forensic accounting. You start with last tax returns of the decedent to try to determine accounts and...

To be safe, you really need to seek and pay for an opinion. I am not giving you a tax opinion on which you can or should rely. That said, as a...

Will says Per Stirpes. What happens with investment where beneficiary is deceased?

If the investment had a beneficairy designation, that contract will control what happens if a beneficiary pre-deceases. The will will only apply...