Anyone know the maximum gift that my wife and i can give tax-free to our kids this year?

I agree with Margery. For the sake of clarification, what this means is that together you and your wife can give each child $26,000 without any...

While it is true that you must wait seven months from the date of her appointment before you can force her to account, you may have other options. ...

Don't understand stock shares held in account,

What this means is that the stock price was higher on the date of death than on the date of sale. Over the past year stock prices have fallen a...

We currently have a will, but would a trust be a better option?

A trust is no better than a will and vice-a-versa. Trusts and wills are tools used by an attorney to accomplish your testamentary goals. In fact,...

My mother passed away and left her estate in trust for my sister and me. My question is concerning the inheritance tax.

Since your mother was a resident of Pennsylvannia, her estate is subject to the Pennsylvannia tax. I have included a link to a website with more...

Can an estate administrator discuss details of an estate with an unrelated party?

The answer to your question depends upon whether the girlfried was acting on the heir's behalf and with his consent. If she was, then there really...

Do Executor's of a will have to sign off on everything before the money can be dispursed according to the will?

Since your sister's name is on the accounts jointly with you mother's, your sister may collect the money without your approval. Joint accounts do...

Even though my father's wife has power of attorney can my family still try to file for divorce?

My suggestion is that you or someone else in the family petitions the court to be appointed guardian over your father's person and property. Short...

My Dad passed away with no will.How do I obtain a list of all transactions done in his name since his death?

If your oldest brother was the executor or administrator and seven months have elapsed from the date of his appointment, you may request an...

I live in Ny, I can't find my mother's will. How do I procede? Do i call the legal firm and ask for a copy?

If you have the contact information for the attorneys who may have drafted the Will, you should contact them. They may have the original Will or a...