If my father becomes ill or passes away, would my mother and/or my sisters and I be responsible for arrangements?

Payment for funeral and burial expenses, as well as the task of arranging for these, is completely voluntary; there is no legal obligation to do...

My mother was appointed the executer of my grandmother's estate over 10 years ago. She has not settled the estate. What to do?

I can see why this is irritating, but from the info you have provided I don't understand why you feel compelled to intervene. Is your mother...

There's different types of anonymous. "Anonymous so that my friends don't hound me for money" is easy. Even if you take money directly, the...

What is my liability in the following

Attorney Snell offers a correct analysis. To be clear, though, your assets would not be at risk. For yourself in particular, you don't own any...

If personal property is in my deceased mothers name never got changed can that still be added to my fathers estate?

I'm afraid this situation is a double-whammy. The vehicle has to be probated through your mother's estate into your father's estate, which means...

Does one inherit the debt of a house inherited without a problem?

There's five different scenarios here: 1) If the debt is a Mortgage or Home Equity Line of Credit (i.e. secured by the real estate) A. If...

Our landlord passed away and we dont know where to send our checks. We are having major plumbing problems. what if emergency?

Attorney Burns gives a complete and accurate picture. Set aside the rent money you owe, but hire workers with the money to the extent any new...

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Is it possible to gift property worth about $500,000- to an adult child in 2012 to lower my estate tax liability?

You can certainly make the gift and file a gift tax return without getting taxed, however the amount of the gift (less $13,000) will count against...

Is there a general "spend down" list for families to review when spending down money? We want to make sure we follow the rules.

At present, you can gift up to $13,000 a year in cash or value to any one, as may people as you like, without having to file a gift tax return or...

In a marrige who is respondable for final arrangments.

The answer to the question is that, financially, nobody is responsible for funding final arrangements except the decedent him or herself. To...

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