Do we need an attorney? If so what type for a will in question? Person is incoherent on death bead. Persons been married since

Yes, you need an estate planning attorney. Have the attorney review all relevant documents and make sure that the relevant parties are protected...

I am successor trustee of trust of deceased family member. "Selling' house to another family member. What deed to use?

Hire a real estate lawyer in the jurisdiction where the property is located. I know that sounds harsh, but if you do this yourself and use the...

Inheritance Tax Question

Since you are the beneficiary of the estate, you will not owe any United States estate taxes. These taxes, if any, were the responsibility of the...

Is an estate checking account mandatory to settle an estate?

Attorneys Zelinger and Field have provided you with solid answers. Typically, an estate does not require a checking account when there are only...

My Father died requesting his partner stay in the house for 3 yrs. The executors want her to stay indefinitely. I don't agree!

Does your father's Will say anything relating to this issue? Typically, the Will's terms control who may stay in a residence owned by the decedent...

Can I take my Lowery organ when I leave even though the heirs insisted it be included in the estate appraisal?

Unfortunately, unless you have something in writing (e.g., a "Deed of Gift"), it will be difficult for you to prove that your husband gave you the...

Can a trustee remove assets from the bank with a Durable POA if there is a will before the grantor dies? Is this legal?

I'm sorry for your circumstances. Since your uncle held Power of Attorney, he was supposed to use your grandmother's assets for her care and...

If you wish to avoid probate on a bank account, there are three ways of doing it: (a) retitle the bank account into the name of a revocable...

Can you obtain financial relief from executor living in CA and estate in GA who has mishandled and incurred liability?

If the person was appointed as the Executor by a probate court of competent jurisdiction, then you could seek to have the Court surcharge the...

What can be done about an asset that can't sell in probate?

Attorney James has provided you with a solid answer. Another option would be to donate it back to the cemetery association, but you would need the...