It is permissible for an attorney to act as both the executor and the attorney for the estate. However, there are guidelines that need to be...

MY MOM NEEDS POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MY STEPFATHER HOW CAN SHE GO ABOUT GETTING IT

There are two issues which need to be resolved. First, in order to execute a power of attorney, your father must have the mental capacity to do...

I recd over 20K from a relative which is net (inheritance tax paid)....Can I give it to a sibling without them paying NJ taxes?

You are free to gift this money over to your sibling. It can be done in one of two ways. First, you can give annual exclusion gifts which are...

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Beneficiary of trust died intestate - do heirs become successor trustees? do trust assets become part of decedent's estate?

In order to provide a proper answer, more information needs to be provided. However, it appears from your question that a trust document was...

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My father died 18 months ago in Broward County Fla. He left a bank handling his trust. .

The bank likely does not have an obligation to contact you as a trust is typically exempt from probate laws included those that mandate notice. ...

How much can 2 administrators charge, and also the attorney for handling an estate? Are we getting screwed

Using your words, it appears you are "getting screwed". The commission of executors is fixed by statute. It is 5% of the first $200,000, 3 1/2%...

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Are co-executors of an estate entitled to an accounting of bills paid from an attorney trust account?

A co-executor is not only entitled but is obligated to obtain an accounting fro a co-executor as to his or her actions. The format is established...

A vacation home was owned by partnership between two couples- the males are deceased and house is owned jointly by the wives- my

The answer to both parts of your question lies with the terms of the deed itself. Title is typically held in one of three manners: (a) a tenancy...

What is the best way to transfer a deed to my mom's house from her name to me and my 2 brothers' name?

In order to make the best decision, you need to evaluate personal and financial factors. For example, I typically advocate the use of a trust in...

If I renounce on my mothers will as executor my sister named second in will . We are not on speaking terms and my father both bo

An executor can only control assets which pass through the Will. Typically, assets such as life insurance and IRAs do not as they are distributed...