Yes but remember that even if you are paying the attorney; your mother is the client. The attorney will not owe you the same duties of loyalty,...

There may be some income tax implications; but no estate tax. This is a good time to finds quality CPA to make sure state and federal taxes are...

Probate question re hearing on Petition for letters of administration.

There are many many issues involving succession of businesses. Taxes being a huge issue. While the heirs can petition to be names executors, the...

My husband gifted in a Life Estate 750,000 Dollars worth of property to our nephews in 2011.

By default the party owning the life interest pays for taxes and upkeep. On death the life interest is included in the person owning the interest...

I have an inherited IRA. I would like to gift part of the proceeds to family members. What would be the best process ?

It depends on the type of IRA ( Roth or standard) and whether you were a named beneficiary. If you weren't a named beneficiary you'll have to...

Myself & my brothers are executors to my late fathers will, there is no money in the estate to pay for lawyers fees etc?

I don't think probate is required in Arkansas, but even if it is, you have 5 years within which to file. So there is time for you to save up unless...

My lender has provided re-location assistance for a short sale

If the expense is reasonable and the purpose is justifiable then there shouldn't be any problem spending the money to move and then filing. If...

I don't know of any jurisdiction that requires appointment of a co-executor. Not only that, but having co-executors is a foolish idea in my...

I just discovered transfer of interest real estate documents that my husband had me sign without my consent or knowledge.

With a little more meat to what Raphael said... Yes, visit a family law attorney. California is a community property state, and requires sale of...

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What happens when my mom dies and she has no will a boyfriend and mortgage payment with him?

You have a lot of questions in there, so I will try to answer them all. Just remember that nuanced details may change the analysis, so a long talk...