My parents sold their house and gave me 53k. Do I pay taxes on a 1099? Also, I collect ssdi?

There are no taxes owed by you as a result of having received this gift. However, it should be noted that your parents made a gift in excess of...

Mother with Fluctuating Capacity and other extenuating circumstances

I am sorry that you are struggling with this situation. To start with, I changed your category from Probate to Elder Law because it would appear...

If the stock is titled such that it is in more than one person’s name or via a book entry process has a beneficiary identified for the stock, then...

What variation of power of attorney should someone use to direct someone to complete certain tasks for them?

Your friend needs to execute a general durable power of attorney. That will appoint an individual to act in all matters as he or she would...

When being asked to renounce my rights in an estate, is a list of the items included in the estate required?

I am sorry for your loss. You have likely been sent an assent to the Petition to Appoint a Personal Representative. This means only that you are...

How does a probate process work in Massachusetts

I am sorry for your loss. When probating after someone’s passing, the first concern is if the decedent had a will. The will will identify who the...

What type of deed is the best for a wife to be added to by her husband in Massachusetts ?

A quit claim deed is the best way, likely the only way, to change title on real estate. It is probably a good idea to meet with an estate planning...

How and were would i be able to get a copy of my father's trust.

If you were appointed executor, check the probate file at the court where the probate was done. If you are merely named executor in the will which...

That is correct. The new trustee, assuming the grantor was the trustee prior to his death, will want a certificate of new trustee prepared. Once...

I am sorry for your loss. I am assuming that by saying you have the title, it remains in your father’s name. If he signed it over to you, then all...