The only thing I would add to the other answers is to recommend you review the title to the condo to confirm that your father was the sole owner....

In addition to the recommendations made by Attorney Doyon, you could also contact the Probate Court for the district in which your step-mother...

Generally speaking the petitioner under the Affidavit in Lieu of Probate must make the Court aware of any Will that they are in possession of...

My condolences to your family for your loss. The primary reason you generally need to apply for an EIN after someone's death is that his/her social...

I agree with the above answer in that the K1 would generally only report the taxable income portion of any property you may inherit from the estate...

First, I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are going through. Second, please know that the situation you have described has significant...

Can I use a durable power of attorney to execute a deed transfer to an unrelated party?

I would review the provisions of the power of attorney to see what powers you were granted. If neither the document itself nor some applicable law...

As a general rule, any beneficiary designations you add to your brokerage account will govern the disposition of that account upon your death. Your...

First, I don't practice law in NJ and my first suggestion is that you consult with an attorney licensed in that state before proceeding further....

Is there another way around going to a notary? I need to get my living trust notarized but, covid19 makes me nervous.

I recommend you reach out to your local bar association, state representative or an attorney and see what the options may be. Some states have...