Do i have to pay inheritance taxes before recieving the property

Usually you cannot gain full access to the property unless NJ has issued tax waivers which usually are not issued until the return is filed and...

Legality of opting out of a will

Please bear in mind that the disclaimer must be filed within 9 months of death to be a qualified disclaimer and with real estate it probably needs...

Can personal representitve for my mothers estate come back and sue half his faily for his attorney fees and fes for him being pe

You should engage a lawyer to make sure your rights as a beneficiary under the Will are protected.. The lawyer can review the complaint and advise...

Did my dad have a will can someone call and change his will?

Each state has a statute regarding the proper execution of a Will. You cannot amend a Will orally, it must be done in writing and the procedure...

As you may already know--this would also be deductible for NJ Gross Income Tax purposes.

Is there a way to get money from a trust fund before the annuity payment?

Tough questions without seeing the trust agreement or annuity contract. A key would be what assets are in the trust? Depending on the terms of the...

Wills and Estates

Often Wills are challenged based on claims that the decedent lacked capacity or was unduly influenced in the preparation of the Will. With undue...

How can I inexpensively create a trust for my family? Where can I find a template? Do I have to record it publicly?

You may want to consider going to a bank or brokerage firm and see if they have a template or prototype document that satisfies your needs. Judging...

How do I obtain guardianship of a parent???

If your father lives in Florida you may need to seek guardianship in Florida by making the appropriate application in Florida. If your father...

Mother passed away, no will, little money but 485.00 check in her name- can I get the money without lawyer?

You will need to go to the local county surrogate's office and get appointed as administraor of your mother's estate. You may be required to post a...