Drafting a will

If you are serious about disinheriting your son you want a Will that will have the best chance of surviving a legal challenge; therefore you want a...

What expenses am I entitled to be reimbursed for as Co-Administrator for a will in New Jersey

I concur with the prior post, administering an estate is not something you should tackle on your own particularly if you are not the sole...

Estate Inventory

As a beneficiary of the estate you are entitled to a full accounting of the actions of the Executor including a complete inventory of the assets...

Does the beneficiary have the right to all documents - even personal tax returns prior to death?

A beneficiary who is entitled to a percentage of the estate would likely be entitled to prior income tax returns of the decedent as they would...

My uncle in Germany died in 2007. His adopted daughter started communicating with my mother after her mother died in 2001. Was

This is a matter that will be determined under German law and only someone knowledgable about such laws will be in a position to give you a...

Can I file my taxes jointly if I was the only one working not my wife? If the IRS is going to garnish wages for not paying

As has been pointed out a married person may file jointly or as married filing seperately. If filed jointly both spouses are responsible for the...

Should I expect to see the will?

You have every right to see the will and I'd certainly have an attorney review the will and any paperwork you are being asked to sign so that you...

Problem with dad's estate

The best thing you can do at this point is retain an attorney. Please contact me if I can be of any assistance. Very truly yours, Ed...

My oldest sister is spending a lot of money. My mom had a will but it was never signed. What are me and my siblings rights?

You do not provide enough facts to provide a detailed response as to your and your siblings rights. Given that your sister is spending the money...

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How long does an executors of a will have to settle the estate?

While there is no set time frame for the administration of an estate most can typically be settled in 12 to 24 months. Given that you are well...