Won a suit re: change of beneficiary of my (deceased) mother’s IRA. Is judgment and/or lawyer’s contingency fee taxable income?

The tax status of an inherited IRA can be complicated. Money withdrawn from an IRA, whether self-funded or inherited, is subject to income tax. Any...

My grand & her 2 eldest brought a home back @ 1945. She died intestate in 1961. Is there a Statute of Limitation for R/E?

There is no statute of limitations on when a probate proceeding can be commenced in NY. The petition must be accompanied by an affidavit of delay,...

We have death without a will and step children. what are they intitled to if anything?

Laws of intestate succession govern how property is inherited when there is no will. I don't practice in TX but I did a quick google check. It...

UNFAIR ACTION BY REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL COMMISSION WHAT TYPE OF LAWYER HAS ENOUGH EXPERIENCE TO HANDLE A CASE OF THIS KIND

Try a lawyer who handles tax certiorari cases. And next time you post a question to Avvo, please provide a little factual information about the...

Is it true that all lawyers take the whole agreed amount of money upfront before even submitting the case?

It is common only in criminal cases.

How do you fight the will of a parent you think is incompetent

When people cut child out of a will, it is usually because they feel the child has neglected or offended them in some manner. I'm not suggesting...

I live in PA. I have a property in NY, The property is commercial land only but generates monthly that is a inheritance but

The course of action you are considering, to create a life estate with the remainder to be commonly held by your children, has a great many...

Advance on inheritance?? Should I use one of those INHERITANCE ADVANCE companies? My roof is leaking and I need a new one.

Inheritance advance companies charge very high interest rates. If you feel you have no alternative, at least check out a few of them and try to...

Can I sue an attorney who represents an estate I am named in because he has never contacted me regarding probate?

It's the attorney's job to handle legal work for the executrix in connection with the administration of the estate. He isn't the person responsible...

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How long does the probate process take to resolve a recorded 5 foot property line adjustment never processed through probate.

There is not enough information provided to give a detailed answer this question. Generally you would commence a quiet title action and name the...