Capital Gains on Joint Property

Dear Len & Rosie,

Mother passed away two months ago. We just found the deed to the house. All five names were on the deed - mom and the four kids. When we sell the house do we have to pay capitol gains tax?  If so how much?

Judy

Community and Separate Property

Dear Len & Rosie,

My boyfriend and I are registered domestic partners. He is a widower, and I am a widow. Shortly after we meet he made out a living trust leaving everything to his son and two grandchildren. We live in his home which is part of the trust. If he dies do I get thrown out on the street? Do I have any recourse? I give him money every month which he deposits into his banking account. I am afraid that if he dies, I will be homeless.

Carmen