Can I file a surety bond?

Hi, Yes, the court will accept a surety bond. But make sure the surety company properly labels the bond as a preliminary executor's bond. In...

MADE A WILL IN THE EIGHTIES AND CAN NOT FIND IT

Hi, If you possessed the original copy of the will and misplaced it, then a copy from your attorney will not be sufficient when your heirs try...

Hi, The federal government offers a gift tax exemption of $5 million, so your brother would be able to gift up to $5 million without incurring...

Husband termial ill, there is no will, we own our home, both names on deed. so do I need a will. children on both sides .

Hi, It depends. If you two own your home as part of a joint tenancy or tenancy in the entirety, then the house will automatically pass to you...

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Hi, If there is no will, you should file a petition for Letters of Administration with the county your father died in. If you are your father's...

How do you make sure one family member does not receive monies left to another family member--

Hi, You could avoid this result by putting the funds into a trust for that person. The trust document would then very carefully explain how the...

I am a recipient of two monetary gifts, both checks in the amount of $10,000 paid in 2012. Do i need to pay any tax on it?

Hi, The recipient is usually not liable for any gifts; the donor is the one liable. Regarding the donor's tax liability, he/she may gift up...

A relative died with money in an account but failed to designate a beneficiary.

Perhaps one of your friends could loan you the money for funeral expenses with the understanding they will be reimbursed once an executor is...

What happens if there is an irrevocable trust set up and the beneficiary dies? Does the money go to the beneficiaries spouse?

As the other attorneys have stated, it depends upon how the trust document was worded. The attorney who drafted it likely inserted language...

As executrix of the estate can I get or request the bills from my brother who was POA for 1 month before her death?

Hello, I recommend you hire an attorney in New York to assist you. The New York attorney can try and persuade your brother to do as you wish,...