MA estate tax on property in that State-- At owners death, no cap gains due, but will the state tax on that total amount.

The estate tax is imposed on the taxable estate which is generally the gross value of all assets using the fair market value on the date of death,...

How can I have my brothers name removed from a property my mother owns in Florida? He is refusing to sign the documents for her

You should consult with a Florida attorney to determine the exact property interest that your brother has and the corresponding options for you and...

Can I request financial records regarding my sisters estate?

Much of this will turn on the authority your brother used to "handle" her estate. Was he the court appointed Personal Representative? Was he the...

Can a non family member be appointed power of attorney

You can name a non-family member as an agent under a power of attorney. Ownership is not the same as "power of attorney" and if her name is on the...

Do I need a irrevocable Estate Trust?

Only after a full analysis of your planning needs and the tax consequences of those needs could an attorney advise you on whether to leave the...

When filling out a quit claim deed- how can the max 14,000 gift option be avoided. Should a fmv consideration be set instead?

Attorney Golden's answer is perfect. The lowest priority for you right now is the gift tax. Income tax, creditor concerns and Medicaid eligibility...

When my husband dies and im not on the mortgage will i get the house or his step daughters from 1st marriage

Prior to the enactment of the Massachustts Uniform Probate Code, marriage could revoke a Will in certain circumstances. When dealing with step...

How do I prove an executor when there was no will

An executor can be nominated by a Will but only after a petition and filing of a bond would a court appoint someone as the executor (now referred...

In which office are wills filed in Middlesex County? In which office are Trusts filed in Middlesex County? In which office are

Wills are filed with the Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge. However it's not clear from your facts whether you need to look at probate files or...

While I normally try to hand file probate documents do to some courts in the Commonwealth not reliably opening their mail, I have had great...