Do we have to pay inheritance tax on this property?

Depending on how the will was written, the taxes may be the responsibility of your mother in-law's estate and not you personally. I would have the...

Do I have to open my father's estate?

So sorry for your loss. You do not need to open an estate in PA to transfer a car. Just the death certificate will suffice. There is a PennDOT form...

Can someone on probation be a executor of a will?

So sorry for your loss. It is hard job being the executor of a parent's will alone, but since you are co-executors you can be the one responsible...

If i write a will and only put one name does that mean that the person gets it all?

Typically you can leave your estate to anyone you choose. That doesn't mean someone won't contest it. Without more knowledge of your situation it...

You can disclaim your portion when you get notice of your inheritance. That in essence treats you like you had predeceased your parents. But since...

Is an Executor allowed to sell personal property to another beneficiary when I had expressed interest in purchasing it?

The executor's powers are usually spelled out in the will. There could be a clause regarding any discord over the distribution of personal items...

What happens if you disagree with the appraisal amount of a house you are bequeathed a percentage of?

You can certainly get your own appraisal. Often estates want a lower appraisal so they pay less inheritance tax, but in this case, it would be in...

Can beneficiary designation be contested?

Who ever is named as a beneficiary of an asset is just that. The beneficiary. Did your father have a will? Is your sister named as the executor? If...

Can I sue the administrators of my husbands estate for not following a property settlement agreement?

You didn't mention if your husband had a will or not. If he did, and his parents were named as executors, they could have been rightly installed as...

Who is responsible for taxes on U.S. Treasury Bonds if there is a deceased owner and a surviving co-owner.

If your father was a co-owner of the bonds, then you will have to file a supplemental return on the newly found assets. Depending on his will, the...

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