I am in a Joint Tenancy house with my father and brother. Do I have to pay capital gains taxes when my father dies and we sell?

If the deed were transferred such that you and your brother are already tenants in common, that means that each of you is now an owner as to a 50%...

What does estate include, ?property,cash,jewelry etc??

An executive's commission is set by statute (except in the very rare instances in which it is set forth in the will). It is 5% on the first...

What is the procedure when two deceased people are on a deed?

If the deed was held jointly with right of survivorship, then your grandfather's interest would have passed to your father upon the former's death....

How long to wait for letters of testimony coming back ?

You're represented by an attorney. So that's the person to ask. Beyond that, your question is unclear. You're referring to letters...

Cashing out my mother's estate as the fiduciary / only child

1. The check from the bank will be made payable to your mother's estate, so you need an estate account. And to open the estate account, you'll...

Mental illness may or may not offer an opportunity to challenge the will. The first question is whether your mother could understand that she had...

Sharing an estate without a will?

The best way to divide unequal assets is, not surprisingly, by agreement. Such an agreement can involve a cash payment from one family member...

How can you find a copy of a will after the person has passed away?

A will is usually stored among the decedent's personal effects. So, first look where he or she kept such things as deeds, insurance policies, ...

What to do when my aunt hold on to my dad's documents ?

The documents can be replaced. At the very least, those documents are not your top concern. If the house is in New York City (or in certain...

Am I entitled to my parents and my home?

Your understanding is incorrect in two key respects. First, a "living will" is NOT a will; it is an advance directive to physicians with regard to...