Irrevocable trust and SHE tax exemption explanation What documentation do I present and will my dad lose his Tax exemption?

In most cases, your father will lose the benefit since he is no longer the owner. However, I would ask the lawyer who prepared the trust. There...

The answer depends upon whether the estate has assets/value to pay it or if the estate is bankrupt? It also depends upon the type of debt. The...

WHAT should i do?

It can be rather confusing to deal with Surrogate's Court for the first time. Fortunately, the courts have attempted to make it easier during this...

How to get answers and a date for Estate Settlement.

Are you represented by counsel? If so, I suggest that you discuss this issue with him or her. If not, you may want to consider consulting a...

Can I be compensated from estate of deceased for an ashes urn bought several months after funeral?

Yes, you certainly can be reimbursed. Are you the fiduciary? If not file a claim with the fiduciary. If it is in NY, you should attach a paid...

Some very old deeds will not indicate either one, joint tenant with right of survivorship or tenants in common. However, as previously stated,...

No, you are not legally responsible. However, if you open an estate proceeding (either administration or probate), the nursing home can file a...

How do I sort out probate from estate management? There are so many angles. (By their design)

Is the trust revocable or irrevocable? It sound to me like you need to compel the trustees to account for their actions. If the house was titled...

You can look it up on e-file depending upon if a will or administration petition was filed. To find out if your daughter is the beneficiary, you...

Can a beneficiary slow down the process of executing a will?

Depending on the county, the Surrogate's Court is moving very slowly due to Covid. Shae has 6 months to file for probate without being accused of...