Survivorship deed in my sisters name and mine she married with no will who gets house

There are probably a number of issues with the title to this property. The first may be that there was a gift tax return that should've been...

Does a 401K account with a named beneficiary have to go through Probate?

401(k) funds do not become part of the probate estate. However, because they 2005 change in the law in Connecticut and estate tax return must be...

I would agree with attorney Burns's answers. However, given your expressed concerns about personal liability from the LLC; if the LLC is a single...

Awarding "gifts" not referenced in a will

As each of the other attorneys have commented; The directions in the Will determine what the distributions are to be. As to what you should do as...

The simple answer to your question on dissolving an S Corp., is that you file articles of dissolution with the Secretary of State, wind up the...

When non-probate items are included in the probate process are they subject to probate fees?

Thanks to the 2005 change in the law everyone who dies a resident of Connecticut or owning real property in Connecticut must file an estate tax...

Is it necessary to go to Probate for my parent's house (that is in both my parent's names) now that my father has passed away?

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. The 2 attorneys that you've already spoken to have in fact given you good advice. ...

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If I'm successor trustee of an estate that is supposed to avoid probate, why do I have to file forms with probate/pay fees?

Attorney Basche is absolutely correct in that there will still be fees payable to the probate court. Those assets which are titled in the name of...

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My sister and I are co-executors of an estate. If we change to another law firm, will this cause delays? If so, how long?

In general, an experience probate attorney should be able to start with your matter and there should be little or no meaningful delay because of...

What to do about collection bills that are in my dad's name and not his after he dies?

You have my condolences on your father's passing. You indicate that you had a power of attorney for your father. What is more important is...