Challenging a will in NJ.

You should hire an attorney to challenge the Will immediately. An unrelated attorney preparing a Will that names him/her self as a beneficiary is...

In Pa, my mother and I have both been on the deed for the home she lived in for the last 10yrs.

You should talk to a local medicaid specialist as you may be eligible for what the "care-giver" child exemption which would allow the transfer of...

Is the surviving spouse responsible for debt left by deceased spouse under NJ probate laws

Typically a spouse is only responsible for his/her spouse's debts if he/she cosigned (which you indicate mom did not) or if the debt is incurred to...

How to I get releived as executor to an estate

Having accepted the post and served for some length of time it is very likely you will have to file a formal account in order to be relieved of...

Can an IRA be incorporated into a irrevocable trust to protect assets and still receive interest with no added tax ramification

Putting your IRA's into the trust would end their IRA status and force you to pay tax on the balances currently. Its quite likely that this fact...

When making a will can a wife leave her half of a home to her children and not her husband if she dies before him?sa

Your answer depends on the precise language of the current deed for the property and may be dependent on husband's willigness and ability to join...

How long does a family have to settle this estate in NY?

Often when an estate is being distributed in kind (meaning property other than cash is being distributed to the beneficiaries) it is easaier to...

If you direct it to someone else in your family you will be making a gift; however, if you simply refuse the gift and the controlling Will or the...

Is this tax deductable?

The payments should be deductible as an advertising expense but not as a charitable contribution. The payments may be taxable to the charity since...

Do I need a lawyer for adding a co-guardian?

While you may be able to nadle the paperwork yourself by working with a clerk in the Surrogate's office thru which you were originally appointed;...