I need to know if there is any way to avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty on my IRA account.

There are a few limited exceptions that may apply to your situation. If you are unemployed, you can use the withdrawals to pay insurance premiums...

If I should pass before my husband, can he legally leave my money to his daughter? Would a will protect my "assets" ?

Because you and your husband have different beneficiaries, it is essential that you meet with an estate planning attorney and execute your estate...

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Wife 70 !/2 this yr has IRA and has dist. of $32,000 in past years. Does she need to withdraw portion at 70 !/2

Yes - she will need to withdraw a minimum required distribution amount every year (even though she withdrew money in the past) . This year's amount...

We have a life estate. Our grandchildren have moved out of state. We need money to buy a house near them.

You can sell your house as long as you, your husband and two sons who are on the deed are all willing to sell. You should be aware that there may...

As long as your sister and you qualify for the amount of loan you need to buy out your sister's share, you should be able to get a loan just as if...

Brother died in Mass, on MassHealth & SSDI, owns a mobile home and has no other assets, no will.

Most mobile homes are transferred with a bill of sale and not a deed. If your brother owned the mobile home in his name alone, someone will have to...

My wife's second cousin died intestate, what rights does she have as a heir? Cousins are alive, & her mom is a cousin 1x remvd.

Once the administrator of the estate is appointed, you are entitled to be reimbursed for the funeral and other necessary expenses which you paid...

My Husband and I live in California with 2 kids, we don't have close relative live in this country.

Yes, you can nominate persons who live outside of the U.S. as guardians and Trustees for your children. The Probate will have the approve any...

I want to put all our assets in my wife's name only..Will this prevent My kids from trying to get the assets?

I agree with Attorney Frank's advice. Also, you also don't say why you think your children are trying to get your assets. It seems that there are...

How can I obtain a renewal of my POA while my husband is deployed? Urgently.

The military does offer free legal assistance for situations like this. See this website for more information:...