My dad died in PA, only individual asset is his $12,500 irrevocable burial account. The bank will not release the money

The bank is wrong. However, PA probate is typically simple. If there is a will, bring it to the Register of Wills with the death certificate and...

Can we use my mom's money, who lives with us, to buy another house for her new needs. She wants to give it to us to help

You should be able to accomplish this objective. It can be done in a variety of ways. In the event you are providing a level of care that keep...

Parents died without a will. 5 surviving children. How do we get property our of estate of and into our names without a lawyer

It's possible, but difficult. Florida probate laws are notoriously difficult. I am sorry to hear you have had such horrible experience with the...

Can the guardian of my son give him to his father to live in another state without my knowledge?

The answer to this question hinges on several factors. The two primary issues involve the type of guardianship which was established and the...

Pour over wills

A pour over will requires witnesses. In Illinois, 2 witnesses are required. It does create confusion as a revocable living trust merely requires...

Inheritance from father.. tax?

Typically, you will receive your inheritance net of death taxes which would be any inheritance or estate taxes imposed by the State of New York. ...

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My brother and I have POA and are benefiaries on the will . My mom has alzheimers. Can we get a home equity loan to do repairs?

You should be able to get the home equity loan to do the repairs. You may also want to consider a reverse mortgage as there would be no need for...

Should I expect to see the will?

Beneficiaries of an estate must be served with a notice of probate. In NJ, the executor must serve this notice within 60 days after the will is...

Medicaid app, lawyer quoted 5000, is this high, low?

$5,000 seems very reasonable for the services which are to be performed. Based on my understanding of your facts, it appears that all assets will...

Mom&sis are cotrustees trust worth 497k will not give me beneficiary any info on account, I know nothing but location an value

Regrettably, I think Scott may be optimistic on the time and expense component. Typically, when a trustee does not wish to disclose, there is a...